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Jahnz Family History

Jahnz 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: Jahn, Janz, Jahns, John, Hahn, Banz, Ganz, Ranz, Ahn, Kahn

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Where is the Jahnz family from?

You can see how Jahnz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahnz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jahnz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Jahnz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jahnz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jahnz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahnz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jahnz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jahnz. 42% of Jahnz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jahnz women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Work
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jahnz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Jahnz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahnz 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Jahnz. 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 224 military records available for the last name Jahnz. For the veterans among your Jahnz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahnz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jahnz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jahnz in 1964 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jahnz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahnz 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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