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Jeanne Family History

Jeanne Surname Meaning

French: from the female personal name Jeanne feminine form of Jean an equivalent of John.

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


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Where is the Jeanne family from?

You can see how Jeanne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeanne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeanne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Jeanne families living in Channel Islands. This was about 82% of all the recorded Jeanne's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Jeanne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeanne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jeanne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeanne. 100% of Jeanne men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jeanne women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Jeanne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jeanne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeanne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jeanne. 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 140 military records available for the last name Jeanne. For the veterans among your Jeanne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeanne lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jeanne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jeanne in 1968 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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