Jean-louis Family History

Jean-louis Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti) (also Jeanlouis especially in the US): from the French personal name Jean-Louis a compound of Jean (see John) and Louis.

In the US the surname is almost exclusively of Haitian origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Jean-jacques, Louis, Jeannotte, Joanis, Pierre-louis, Janos, Jankovic, Janis, Malouin, Janulis

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Where is the Jean-louis family from?

You can see how Jean-louis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jean-louis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Jean-louis families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Jean-louis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Jean-louis families in 1880.

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What is the average Jean-louis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Jean-louis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jean-louis in 1972 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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