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Jannason Family History

Jannason 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: Janson, Jansson, Jennison, Arnason, Jonason, Cannon, Jason, Mannan

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Where is the Jannason family from?

You can see how Jannason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannason family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jannason families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Jannason families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jannason's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Jannason families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Jannason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannason 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jannason. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jannason. For the veterans among your Jannason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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