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Jannis Family History

Jannis Surname Meaning

see Janes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jannis family from?

You can see how Jannis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jannis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jannis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jannis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jannis families in 1891.
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What did your Jannis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jannis. 72% of Jannis 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
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

What Jannis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jannis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannis 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Jannis. 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 76 military records available for the last name Jannis. For the veterans among your Jannis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Jannis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jannis in 1953 was 42, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannis 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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