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Janion Family History

Janion Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Jenning (Middle English Janin Jenin).

The development of an intrusive -i- may have been influenced by the occurrence of Ennion in the same counties.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Janion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Janion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Janion families living in Cheshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Janion's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Janion families in 1891.
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What did your Janion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janion. 78% of Janion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Passenger Lists

There are 271 immigration records available for the last name Janion. 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 318 military records available for the last name Janion. For the veterans among your Janion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janion lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Janion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Janion in 1986 was 92, and 89 in 1995.

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