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Janieson Family History

Janieson 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: Jamieson, Janson, Jansson, Danielson, Jameson, Jenison, Jamison

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Where is the Janieson family from?

You can see how Janieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janieson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Janieson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Janieson family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Janieson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Janieson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Janieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janieson 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Janieson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Janieson. For the veterans among your Janieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janieson lifespan?

Average Janieson life expectancy in 2000 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janieson 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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