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Jahny Family History

Jahny 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: Jahn, Jahns, John, Hahn, Ahn, Kahn, Jan, Jahr, Fahey, Fahn

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Where is the Jahny family from?

You can see how Jahny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jahny family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jahny's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Jahny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Jahny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahny 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jahny. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jahny. For the veterans among your Jahny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahny lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Jahny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jahny in 1988 was 88, and 30 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahny 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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