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Janens Family History

Janens 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: Janes, Javens, James, Jones, Banes, Danes, Sanes, Janos, Manes, Hanen

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Where is the Janens family from?

You can see how Janens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janens family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Janens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Janens family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Janens's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Janens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janens 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 Janens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Janens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janens 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Janens. 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 6 military records available for the last name Janens. For the veterans among your Janens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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