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Janon Family History

Janon Name 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: Jason, Janos, Janson, Sanon, Janow, Hanon, Jann, Danon, Zanon, Canon

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Where is the Janon family from?

You can see how Janon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Janon families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Janon's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Janon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janon. 100% of Janon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Janon women worked as an Examiner. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Janon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janon 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Janon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Janon. For the veterans among your Janon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Janon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Janon in 1969 was 62, and 90 in 1999.

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