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Jannin Family History

Jannin 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: Fannin, Janning, Annin, Lannin, Cannon, Hankin, Mannan, Annis

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Where is the Jannin family from?

You can see how Jannin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jannin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Jannin family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jannin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jannin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannin 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 366 census records available for the last name Jannin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannin 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Jannin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jannin. For the veterans among your Jannin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Jannin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jannin in 1977 was 64, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jannin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannin 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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