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Janing Family History

Janing 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: Jansing, Janning, Laning, Haning, Jing, Kanning, Waring, Arning

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Where is the Janing family from?

You can see how Janing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Janing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Janing families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Janing's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Janing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janing 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 Janing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janing. 100% of Janing 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Janing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Janing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janing 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Janing. 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 39 military records available for the last name Janing. For the veterans among your Janing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Janing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Janing in 1964 was 80, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janing 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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