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Jeanin Family History

Jeanin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Genin, Jain, Beavin, Jenkin, Jadin, Janis, Chanin, Eakin, Jenning

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Where is the Jeanin family from?

You can see how Jeanin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeanin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeanin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jeanin families living in Louisiana. This was about 37% of all the recorded Jeanin's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Jeanin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeanin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jeanin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeanin. 34% of Jeanin men worked as a Tool Maker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tool Maker
    34%
  • Jeweller
    34%
  • App Toolmaker
    34%

What Jeanin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Jeanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeanin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Jeanin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Jeanin. For the veterans among your Jeanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeanin lifespan?

Average Jeanin life expectancy in 1968 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeanin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeanin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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