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Janice Family History

Janice Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Janice family from?

You can see how Janice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janice families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Janice families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Janice's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Janice families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janice 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 Janice ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janice. 100% of Janice men worked as a Cabinet Maker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

What Janice family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janice 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Janice. 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 176 military records available for the last name Janice. For the veterans among your Janice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janice lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Janice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Janice in 1958 was 44, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janice 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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