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Jeanjean Family History

Jeanjean 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: Grandjean, Jernigan, Jensen, Jansen, Jeanfreau, Jeanes, Dejean, Jeane

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Where is the Jeanjean family from?

You can see how Jeanjean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeanjean family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Jeanjean families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeanjean's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Jeanjean families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Jeanjean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeanjean 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Jeanjean. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jeanjean. For the veterans among your Jeanjean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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