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Jannison Family History

Jannison 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: Jennison, Kinnison, Pennison, Janson, Jansson, Mannion, Kennison

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Where is the Jannison family from?

You can see how Jannison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jannison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 61 Jannison families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Jannison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jannison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannison 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 Jannison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jannison. 34% of Jannison men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jannison women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    10%
  • Well Drilling
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jannison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jannison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannison 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Jannison. 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 85 military records available for the last name Jannison. For the veterans among your Jannison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannison lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Jannison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jannison in 1984 was 69, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jannison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannison 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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