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Janneson Family History

Janneson 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: Arneson, Janson, Panneton, Jansson, Jennison, Jameson, Jamieson

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Where is the Janneson family from?

You can see how Janneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janneson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janneson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Janneson families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Janneson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Janneson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janneson 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 Janneson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janneson. 100% of Janneson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Janneson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Janneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janneson 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Janneson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Janneson. For the veterans among your Janneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janneson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Janneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Janneson in 1963 was 93, and 81 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janneson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janneson 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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