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Janor Family History

Janor 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: Javor, Janos, Janow, Sanor, Manor, Jacob, Major, Jason, Kano, Amor

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Where is the Janor family from?

You can see how Janor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Janor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Janor family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Janor's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Janor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janor 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 Janor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janor. 60% of Janor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Janor women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Janor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Janor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janor 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Janor. 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 50 military records available for the last name Janor. For the veterans among your Janor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Janor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Janor in 1962 was 35, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janor 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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