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Janhunen Family History

Janhunen 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: Juntunen, Hanninen, Tannen, Rantanen, Annen, Kinnunen, Manninen

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Where is the Janhunen family from?

You can see how Janhunen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janhunen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Janhunen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Janhunen family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Janhunen's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Janhunen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janhunen 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 Janhunen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janhunen. 50% of Janhunen men worked as a Mason.

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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

  • Mason
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Janhunen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Janhunen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janhunen 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Janhunen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Janhunen. For the veterans among your Janhunen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janhunen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Janhunen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Janhunen in 1967 was 78, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janhunen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janhunen 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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