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Janmes Family History

Janmes 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: James, Janes, Jaimes, Ames, Jones, Jarmer, Mannes, Banes, Danes

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Where is the Janmes family from?

You can see how Janmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janmes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Janmes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Janmes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Janmes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janmes 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 17 census records available for the last name Janmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janmes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Janmes. 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 military records available for the last name Janmes. For the veterans among your Janmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janmes 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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