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Mc Janis Family History

Mc Janis Name 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: Mcmanis, Manis, Mcmanus, Mcginnis, Mcdaris, Mcinnis, Janis, Mcamis

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Where is the Mc Janis family from?

You can see how Mc Janis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Janis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mc Janis families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Mc Janis family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mc Janis's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Mc Janis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Janis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Janis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Janis. 100% of Mc Janis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Mc Janis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Janis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mc Janis. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mc Janis. For the veterans among your Mc Janis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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