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Jeansonne Family History

Jeansonne Surname Meaning

American French: altered form of English Johnson. It is found mainly in LA. Compare Jeanson

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jeansonne family from?

You can see how Jeansonne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeansonne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeansonne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jeansonne families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeansonne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jeansonne families in 1911.
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What did your Jeansonne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeansonne. 49% of Jeansonne men worked as a Farmer and 54% of Jeansonne women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeansonne were Farm Operator and Housekeeper.

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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
    49%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    54%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Grocery Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jeansonne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeansonne 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Jeansonne. 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 736 military records available for the last name Jeansonne. For the veterans among your Jeansonne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeansonne lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jeansonne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jeansonne in 1961 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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