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Janiper Family History

Janiper 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: Lanier, Javier, Manier, Canipe, Jenifer, Jasper, Janice, Kanipe

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Where is the Janiper family from?

You can see how Janiper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janiper family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Janiper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Janiper family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Janiper's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Janiper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janiper 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 24 census records available for the last name Janiper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janiper 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 Janiper. 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 3 military records available for the last name Janiper. For the veterans among your Janiper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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