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Jaun Family History

Jaun 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: Jan, Kaun, Jain, Jahn, Raun, Haun, Jun, Laun, Daun, Zaun

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Where is the Jaun family from?

You can see how Jaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaun family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaun families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Jaun families living in Manitoba. This was about 92% of all the recorded Jaun's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jaun families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaun 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 Jaun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jaun. 32% of Jaun men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

What Jaun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Jaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaun 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Jaun. 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 49 military records available for the last name Jaun. For the veterans among your Jaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaun lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Jaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jaun in 1968 was 67, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaun 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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