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Janna Family History

Janna 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: Hanna, Manna, Sanna, Janca, Anna, Danna, Nanna, Jansa, Janka, Jann

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Where is the Janna family from?

You can see how Janna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janna family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janna families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Janna families living in Manitoba. This was about 41% of all the recorded Janna's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Janna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janna 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 Janna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janna. 60% of Janna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Janna women worked as a Trimmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Janna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Janna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janna 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Janna. 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 43 military records available for the last name Janna. For the veterans among your Janna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janna lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Janna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Janna in 1980 was 72, and 99 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janna 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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