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Jany Family History

Jany 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: Jan, Jay, Jans, Jank, Jane, Janz, Many, Jani, Jann, Janey

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Where is the Jany family from?

You can see how Jany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jany family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jany families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 35 Jany families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Jany's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jany families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jany 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 Jany ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jany. 100% of Jany men worked as a Cult.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cult
    100%

What Jany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jany 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Jany. 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 494 military records available for the last name Jany. For the veterans among your Jany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jany lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jany in 1963 was 67, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jany 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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