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Janisson Family History

Janisson 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: Jansson, Janson, Janisse, Janssen, Jonasson, Jonsson, Hansson

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Where is the Janisson family from?

You can see how Janisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janisson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Janisson families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Janisson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Janisson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janisson 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 51 census records available for the last name Janisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janisson 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Janisson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Janisson. For the veterans among your Janisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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