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Jannis Family History

Jannis Name Meaning

see Janes .

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


Similar surnames: Annis, Janis, Hannis, Mannis, Dennis, Danis, Manis, Banis, Jarvis

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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 1840 there was 1 Jannis family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jannis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Jannis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jannis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jannis. 36% of Jannis men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Jannis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jannis were Farmer and Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Weaver
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    67%
  • Operator
    34%
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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 USA, 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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