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Janton Family History

Janton 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: Manton, Banton, Canton, Danton, Panton, Anton, Hanton, Janson, Fanton

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Where is the Janton family from?

You can see how Janton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Janton families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Janton's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Janton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janton 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 Janton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janton. 33% of Janton men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Janton women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janton were Electrician and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Weaver
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Electrician
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Twister
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janton 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Janton. 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 179 military records available for the last name Janton. For the veterans among your Janton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Janton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Janton in 1962 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janton 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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