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Jannen Family History

Jannen 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: Tannen, Annen, Dannen, Hannen, Nannen, Jansen, Mannen, Janney, Janzen

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Where is the Jannen family from?

You can see how Jannen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jannen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Jannen families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jannen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Jannen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannen 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 Jannen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jannen. 100% of Jannen 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
    100%

What Jannen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Jannen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannen 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Jannen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Jannen. For the veterans among your Jannen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Jannen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jannen in 1971 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jannen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannen 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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