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Janice Name Meaning

English: variant of Janes . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Janicek, Janicke, Rance, Hance, Janiak, Janca, Jane, Janicki, Janis

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Where is the Janice family from?

You can see how Janice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janice families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Janice families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Janice's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Janice families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janice surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janice ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janice. 41% of Janice men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Janice women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janice were Farming and Saleswoman. .

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Saleswoman
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janice 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Janice. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 176 military records available for the last name Janice. For the veterans among your Janice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janice lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Janice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Janice in 1958 was 44, and 84 in 2003.

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