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Janney Family History

Janney Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): from a diminutive of the Middle English personal name Jan(e) (see Jayne).

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


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Where is the Janney family from?

You can see how Janney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 131 Janney families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Janney's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Janney families in 1891.
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What did your Janney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Janney. 50% of Janney men worked as a Builders Labourer and 83% of Janney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janney were Farm Labourer Heavy Worker and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Janney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janney 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Janney. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Janney. For the veterans among your Janney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Janney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Janney in 1944 was 22, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janney 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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