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Jansey Family History

Jansey 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: Tansey, Jansen, Janney, Jansky, Janey, Manley, Hanley, Manser, Banse

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Where is the Jansey family from?

You can see how Jansey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jansey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jansey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Jansey families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jansey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jansey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jansey 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 Jansey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jansey. 72% of Jansey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cotton Weaver
    29%

What Jansey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Jansey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jansey 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Jansey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jansey. For the veterans among your Jansey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jansey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Jansey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jansey in 1975 was 72, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jansey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jansey 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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