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Janey Family History

Janey Name Meaning

English: variant of Janney . This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Janney, Janes, Janet, Baney, Janek, Haney, Maney, Yaney, Aney, Jane

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Where is the Janey family from?

You can see how Janey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Janey families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Janey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Janey families in 1911.
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What did your Janey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janey. 32% of Janey men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Janey women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janey were Labor and Maid. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Janey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janey 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Janey. 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 446 military records available for the last name Janey. For the veterans among your Janey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janey lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Janey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Janey in 1940 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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