Jean-jacques Family History

Jean-jacques Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti) (also Jeanjacques especially in the US): from the French personal name Jean-Jacques a compound of Jean and Jacques.

This surname is very rare in France. It was brought to the US from the West Indies (mostly Haiti).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

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Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Jean-jacques life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jean-jacques in 1983 was 92, and 81 in 2004.

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