This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Jeanlouis family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Jeanlouis Family History

Jeanlouis 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: Jean-louis, St. Louis, Louis, Valois, Janos, Jankovic, Van Huis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Jeanlouis family from?

You can see how Jeanlouis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeanlouis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeanlouis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Jeanlouis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeanlouis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jeanlouis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeanlouis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jeanlouis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeanlouis. 40% of Jeanlouis men worked as a Farm Laborer.

View Census Data for Jeanlouis | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    20%

What Jeanlouis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeanlouis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeanlouis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Jeanlouis

Passenger Lists

There are 142 immigration records available for the last name Jeanlouis. 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.

View all Jeanlouis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Jeanlouis. For the veterans among your Jeanlouis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Jeanlouis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Jeanlouis family history

Discover More

What is the average Jeanlouis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jeanlouis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jeanlouis in 1967 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeanlouis 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Jeanlouis family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial