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Janiner Family History

Janiner 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: Jenner, Tanner, Lanier, Langner, Danner, Javier, Kanner, Wanner

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Where is the Janiner family from?

You can see how Janiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janiner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Janiner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Janiner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Janiner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Janiner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janiner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Janiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janiner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Janiner. 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 Janiner. For the veterans among your Janiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janiner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janiner 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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