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Jagneaux Family History

Jagneaux Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Jean.

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


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Where is the Jagneaux family from?

You can see how Jagneaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jagneaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jagneaux families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Jagneaux families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jagneaux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Jagneaux families in 1920.
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What did your Jagneaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jagneaux. 50% of Jagneaux men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Jagneaux women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jagneaux were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Rice Farming
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Servant
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Jagneaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Jagneaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jagneaux 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Jagneaux. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Jagneaux. For the veterans among your Jagneaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jagneaux lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jagneaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jagneaux in 1964 was 65, and 64 in 2004.

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