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Janover Family History

Janover 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: Hanover, Conover, Van Over, Janvier, Snover, Janzer, Jacober, Mander

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Where is the Janover family from?

You can see how Janover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janover family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Janover families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Janover families living in Warwickshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Janover's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Janover families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janover 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 Janover ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janover. 100% of Janover women worked as a Household.

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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

  • Household
    100%

What Janover family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Janover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janover 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Janover. 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 82 military records available for the last name Janover. For the veterans among your Janover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janover lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Janover in 1963 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janover 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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