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Janers Family History

Janers 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: Janes, Maners, Jagers, James, Jones, Capers, Waters, Manera, Ayers

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Where is the Janers family from?

You can see how Janers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Janers family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Janers's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Janers families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Janers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janers 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Janers. 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 1 military records available for the last name Janers. For the veterans among your Janers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janers lifespan?

Average Janers life expectancy in 1982 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janers 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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