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Janness Family History

Janness 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: Jenness, Anness, Harness, Garness, Mannes, Sandness, Fadness, Van Ess

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Where is the Janness family from?

You can see how Janness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janness family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Janness family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Janness's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Janness families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janness 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 Janness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janness. 67% of Janness men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Janness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Janness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janness 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Janness. 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 26 military records available for the last name Janness. For the veterans among your Janness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janness lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Janness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Janness in 1967 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janness 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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