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Janyea Family History

Janyea 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: Janca, Janes, Alyea, Janota, Jansen, Jane, Jansa, Janka, Janet

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Where is the Janyea family from?

You can see how Janyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janyea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janyea family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Janyea's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janyea families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Janyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janyea 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 Janyea. 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 Janyea. For the veterans among your Janyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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