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Janessa Family History

Janessa 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: Janes, Latessa, Janisse, Jansa, Janeski, Janecka, Jansma, Paonessa

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janessa 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 Janessa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janessa. 100% of Janessa men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Janessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janessa 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Janessa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Janessa. For the veterans among your Janessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janessa lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Janessa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Janessa in 1980 was 67, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janessa 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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