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Jouan Family History

Jouan 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: Juan, John, Jonas, Guan, Mohan, Duan, Quan, Yuan, Jordan, Roman

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Where is the Jouan family from?

You can see how Jouan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jouan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jouan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Jouan families living in Channel Islands. This was about 93% of all the recorded Jouan's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Jouan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jouan 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 Jouan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jouan. 100% of Jouan men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jouan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Jouan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jouan 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Jouan. 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 57 military records available for the last name Jouan. For the veterans among your Jouan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jouan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Jouan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jouan in 1969 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jouan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jouan 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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