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Janison Family History

Janison 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: Janson, Jansson, Jenison, Jamison, Danison, Jason, Anson, Hanson

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Where is the Janison family from?

You can see how Janison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Janison families living in Cheshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Janison's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Janison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janison 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 Janison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janison. 100% of Janison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janison 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Janison. 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 175 military records available for the last name Janison. For the veterans among your Janison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Janison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Janison in 1967 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janison 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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