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Jeannson Family History

Jeannson 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: Jeanson, Janson, Jansson, Jenson, Jennison, Jenison, Cannon, Benson

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Where is the Jeannson family from?

You can see how Jeannson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeannson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jeannson families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Jeannson family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeannson's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Jeannson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Jeannson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeannson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jeannson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jeannson. For the veterans among your Jeannson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeannson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeannson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeannson

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