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Jeannin Family History

Jeannin 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: Jenkin, Jenning, Fannin, Janning, Bennin, Jenni, Annin, Brannin

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Where is the Jeannin family from?

You can see how Jeannin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeannin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeannin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Jeannin families living in New Brunswick. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jeannin's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Jeannin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeannin 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 Jeannin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeannin. 50% of Jeannin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Tool Maker
    50%

What Jeannin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Jeannin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeannin 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Jeannin. 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 70 military records available for the last name Jeannin. For the veterans among your Jeannin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeannin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jeannin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jeannin in 1961 was 57, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeannin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeannin 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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