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Janne Family History

Janne 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: Manne, Jayne, Jane, Anne, Jenne, Janney, Jann, Kanne, Janke, Cane

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Where is the Janne family from?

You can see how Janne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Janne families living in Perthshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Janne's in Scotland. Perthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Janne families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janne 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 Janne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janne. 100% of Janne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Janne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janne 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Janne. 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 108 military records available for the last name Janne. For the veterans among your Janne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Janne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Janne in 1962 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janne 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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