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Janvey Family History

Janvey 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: Hanvey, Janney, Janey, Jarvey, Harvey, Manley, Hanley, Haney, Sankey

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Where is the Janvey family from?

You can see how Janvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janvey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janvey family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Janvey's in USA. California had the highest population of Janvey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janvey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Janvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janvey 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Janvey. 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 25 military records available for the last name Janvey. For the veterans among your Janvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janvey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Janvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Janvey in 1966 was 86, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janvey 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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