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Janous Family History

Janous 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: Janos, Wanous, Janus, Manous, Tanous, Angus, Banos, Jaros, Lanoue

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Where is the Janous family from?

You can see how Janous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janous family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Janous families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janous's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janous families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janous 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 Janous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janous. 50% of Janous men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Janous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Janous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janous 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Janous. 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 26 military records available for the last name Janous. For the veterans among your Janous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janous lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Janous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Janous in 1954 was 55, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janous

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janous 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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