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Jeane Family History

Jeane Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Jean.

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


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Where is the Jeane family from?

You can see how Jeane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Jeane families living in British Columbia. This was about 52% of all the recorded Jeane's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jeane families in 1911.
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What did your Jeane ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jeane. 100% of Jeane men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jeane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeane 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 981 immigration records available for the last name Jeane. 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 296 military records available for the last name Jeane. For the veterans among your Jeane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeane lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jeane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jeane in 1961 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeane 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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