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Janelle Family History

Janelle Surname Meaning

French: from the feminine form of the personal name Janel a pet form of Jan a variant of Jean ‘John’.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Janelle family from?

You can see how Janelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 159 Janelle families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Janelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Janelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janelle 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 Janelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Janelle. 50% of Janelle men worked as a Cultivateur and 31% of Janelle women worked as a Revenue. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janelle were Revenue and Revenuer.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    22%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Revenue
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    31%
  • Religieuse
    24%
  • Colire
    16%
  • Revenuer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Janelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janelle 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Janelle. 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 492 military records available for the last name Janelle. For the veterans among your Janelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janelle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Janelle in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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