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Janell Family History

Janell 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: Canell, Janelle, Mansell, Jewell, Carnell, Knell, Vanella, Darnell

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Where is the Janell family from?

You can see how Janell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Janell families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Janell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Janell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janell 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 Janell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janell. 34% of Janell men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Janell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janell were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Coal Loader
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Winder
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%

What Janell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Janell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janell 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Janell. 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 95 military records available for the last name Janell. For the veterans among your Janell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Janell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Janell in 1957 was 56, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janell 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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