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Jeanis Family History

Jeanis 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: Janis, Joanis, Jeanes, Jeans, Dennis, Danis, Manis, Means, Banis

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Where is the Jeanis family from?

You can see how Jeanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeanis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeanis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Jeanis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeanis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jeanis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeanis 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 Jeanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeanis. 40% of Jeanis men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Assistant Manager
    20%

What Jeanis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Jeanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeanis 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Jeanis. 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 103 military records available for the last name Jeanis. For the veterans among your Jeanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeanis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jeanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jeanis in 1965 was 65, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeanis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeanis 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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