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Janisse Family History

Janisse Surname Meaning

French: variant of Janis and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Janisse is rare in France.

Dutch: Zealandish patronymic from the personal name Janis a vernacular form of Johannes.

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


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Where is the Janisse family from?

You can see how Janisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janisse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janisse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Janisse family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Janisse's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Janisse families in 1891.
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What did your Janisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janisse. 45% of Janisse men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Janisse women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janisse were Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Janisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janisse 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Janisse. 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 149 military records available for the last name Janisse. For the veterans among your Janisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janisse lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Janisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Janisse in 1953 was 23, and 72 in 2004.

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