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Jannings Family History

Jannings Surname Meaning

see Jennings.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jannings family from?

You can see how Jannings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jannings families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Jannings families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jannings's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jannings families in 1911.
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What did your Jannings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jannings. 25% of Jannings men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Jannings women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jannings were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

What Jannings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jannings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannings 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Jannings. 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 231 military records available for the last name Jannings. For the veterans among your Jannings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannings lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jannings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jannings in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannings 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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