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Janse Family History

Janse Surname Meaning

see Janes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Janse family from?

You can see how Janse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Janse families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Janse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Janse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janse 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 Janse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Janse. 50% of Janse men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Janse women worked as a Servante.

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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

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Trappeur
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

What Janse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Janse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janse 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Janse. 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 239 military records available for the last name Janse. For the veterans among your Janse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Janse in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janse 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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