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Janseson Family History

Janseson 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: Jansson, Janson, Jansen, Janssen, Jonsson, Hansson, Jameson, Jamieson

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Where is the Janseson family from?

You can see how Janseson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janseson family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Janseson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Janseson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Janseson families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Janseson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janseson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Janseson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Janseson. For the veterans among your Janseson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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