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Jahner Family History

Jahner Surname Meaning

German (also Jähner): from a derivative of the personal name Johann(es) (see John). Compare Yahner.

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


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Where is the Jahner family from?

You can see how Jahner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jahner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jahner family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jahner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jahner families in 1911.
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What did your Jahner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jahner. 40% of Jahner 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jahner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahner 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Jahner. 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 236 military records available for the last name Jahner. For the veterans among your Jahner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jahner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jahner in 1963 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahner 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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