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Janey Family History

Janey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Janney. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Janey family from?

You can see how Janey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Janey families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Janey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Janey families in 1891.
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What did your Janey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janey. 100% of Janey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Janey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janey 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Janey. 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 446 military records available for the last name Janey. For the veterans among your Janey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janey lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Janey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Janey in 1940 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janey 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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