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Jannie Family History

Jannie 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: Mannie, Annis, Manne, Dansie, Lennie, Vannier, Nanni, Pannier, Jayne

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Where is the Jannie family from?

You can see how Jannie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jannie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Jannie families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jannie's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Jannie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Jannie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jannie. 34% of Jannie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jannie women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jannie were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Jannie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jannie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannie 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Jannie. 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 40 military records available for the last name Jannie. For the veterans among your Jannie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannie lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Jannie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jannie in 1988 was 82, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jannie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannie 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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