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Jannisch Family History

Jannisch 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: Janisch, Jannusch, Harnisch, Hannasch, Hanisch, Janish, Annis, Raisch

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Where is the Jannisch family from?

You can see how Jannisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jannisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Jannisch families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jannisch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jannisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannisch 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 Jannisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jannisch. 100% of Jannisch 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jannisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Jannisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannisch 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Jannisch. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jannisch. For the veterans among your Jannisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannisch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jannisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Jannisch in 1966 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jannisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannisch 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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