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Jannusch Family History

Jannusch Name Meaning

East German: from a Slavic-influenced (see Janus 1 and Janusch ) pet form of the personal name Jan (see John ) -usch being a suffix of Slavic origin.

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


Similar surnames: Jagusch, Hannasch, Jentzsch, Hansch, Jauch, Kausch, Janisch, Iannucci

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Where is the Jannusch family from?

You can see how Jannusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannusch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jannusch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Jannusch families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jannusch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jannusch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannusch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jannusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jannusch. 32% of Jannusch men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Jannusch women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jannusch were Farm and Housework. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farm
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jannusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannusch 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Jannusch. 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 186 military records available for the last name Jannusch. For the veterans among your Jannusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannusch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jannusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jannusch in 1963 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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