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Janeff Family History

Janeff 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: Janoff, Neff, Danoff, Janes, Jane, Kanoff, Janet, Caniff, Janey

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Where is the Janeff family from?

You can see how Janeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janeff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Janeff families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Janeff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Janeff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Janeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janeff 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Janeff. 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 17 military records available for the last name Janeff. For the veterans among your Janeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janeff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Janeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Janeff in 1973 was 77, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janeff 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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