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Janaman Family History

Janaman 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: Jackman, Sandman, Branaman, Canavan, Banahan, Hanavan, Hanahan

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Where is the Janaman family from?

You can see how Janaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janaman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janaman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Janaman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janaman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janaman 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 Janaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janaman. 100% of Janaman 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 Janaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Janaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janaman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Janaman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Janaman. For the veterans among your Janaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janaman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Janaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Janaman in 1977 was 65, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janaman 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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