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Janeiro Family History

Janeiro Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: from janeiro (Portuguese) or xaneiro (Galician) ‘January’ a nickname for someone born or baptized in that month

ultimately from Latin Januarius (see Janvier).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Janeiro family from?

You can see how Janeiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janeiro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janeiro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Janeiro families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Janeiro's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Janeiro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janeiro 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 Janeiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janeiro. 84% of Janeiro men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    84%
  • Mecnico
    17%

What Janeiro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Janeiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janeiro 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Janeiro. 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 373 military records available for the last name Janeiro. For the veterans among your Janeiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janeiro lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Janeiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Janeiro in 1946 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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