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Janssens Family History

Janssens Surname Meaning

Flemish Dutch and North German: from the genitive form of Janssen meaning ‘Jan's son's son’.

The surname of Flemish origin is also common in the Walloon part of Belgium.

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


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Where is the Janssens family from?

You can see how Janssens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janssens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Janssens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Janssens families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Janssens's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Janssens families in 1891.
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What did your Janssens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wool Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Janssens. 100% of Janssens men worked as a Wool Agent and 86% of Janssens 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wool Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Retired
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Janssens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janssens 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Janssens. 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 530 military records available for the last name Janssens. For the veterans among your Janssens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janssens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janssens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Janssens in 1963 was 74, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janssens 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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