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Jannes Family History

Jannes 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: Mannes, Janes, Hannes, Janney, Sannes, Jaynes, Barnes, Jenner, James

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Where is the Jannes family from?

You can see how Jannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jannes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Jannes families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jannes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jannes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannes 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 Jannes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jannes. 100% of Jannes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jannes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannes 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Jannes. 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 142 military records available for the last name Jannes. For the veterans among your Jannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jannes in 1965 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jannes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannes 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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