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Janin Family History

Janin Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Janin, a diminutive of Jan, Jon, or Jen (see John).

Compare John or Janyn Nichol(e) 1413–17 in London Letter Books I.

See also Jenning.

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


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Where is the Janin family from?

You can see how Janin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Janin families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Janin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Janin families in 1911.
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What did your Janin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janin. 28% of Janin men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Janin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janin were Foreman and Housework.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janin 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Janin. 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 276 military records available for the last name Janin. For the veterans among your Janin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Janin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Janin in 1966 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janin 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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