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Jansons Name Meaning

Latvian: adaptation of Swedish Jansson or Janson . English (Dorset): variant of Janson with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Janson, Jansson, Janos, Hanson, Jasso, Arons, Arnson, Sanson, Jayson

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Where is the Jansons family from?

You can see how Jansons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jansons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jansons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jansons families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jansons's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jansons families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jansons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jansons ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jansons. 60% of Jansons men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jansons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jansons 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Jansons. 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 29 military records available for the last name Jansons. For the veterans among your Jansons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jansons lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jansons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jansons in 1963 was 87, and 82 in 2004.

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