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Janso Family History

Janso 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: Janko, Manso, Jasso, Jans, Janson, Janco, Jansa, Jaso, Tasso, Jason

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Where is the Janso family from?

You can see how Janso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Janso families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Janso families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Janso's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Janso families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janso 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 Janso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembly Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janso. 100% of Janso men worked as an Assembly Man.

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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

  • Assembly Man
    100%

What Janso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Janso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janso 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Janso. 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 53 military records available for the last name Janso. For the veterans among your Janso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janso lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Janso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Janso in 1956 was 48, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janso 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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