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Jeanes Family History

Jeanes Surname Meaning

English (southern): variant of Jeans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jeanes family from?

You can see how Jeanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeanes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeanes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 135 Jeanes families living in Dorset. This was about 21% of all the recorded Jeanes's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Jeanes families in 1891.
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What did your Jeanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jeanes. 14% of Jeanes men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Jeanes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeanes were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Cowman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Jeanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeanes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jeanes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jeanes. For the veterans among your Jeanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeanes lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Jeanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jeanes in 1944 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeanes 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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