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Janvier Family History

Janvier Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Janvier from Latin Januarius a name borne by several Christian saints (see Gennaro) derived from janus ‘covered passage arcade’.

It may also be a nickname for someone born or baptized in January.

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


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Where is the Janvier family from?

You can see how Janvier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janvier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janvier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Janvier families living in Channel Islands. This was about 38% of all the recorded Janvier's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Janvier families in 1891.
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What did your Janvier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janvier. 100% of Janvier 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Janvier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janvier 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Janvier. 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 444 military records available for the last name Janvier. For the veterans among your Janvier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janvier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janvier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Janvier in 1963 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janvier 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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