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Janu Family History

Janu 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: Jan, Jans, Jank, Jane, Janz, Jani, Jann, Janus, Jang, Wang

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Where is the Janu family from?

You can see how Janu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Janu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Janu families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Janu's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Janu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janu 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 Janu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janu. 100% of Janu men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Janu women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Janu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Janu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janu 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Janu. 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 149 military records available for the last name Janu. For the veterans among your Janu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janu lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Janu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Janu in 1962 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janu 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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