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Janse Family History

Janse Name Meaning

see Janes .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Banse, Jans, Hanse, Jansen, Jane, Jansa, Janke, Cane, Halse, Gange

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Where is the Janse family from?

You can see how Janse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Janse families living in Iowa. This was about 39% of all the recorded Janse's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Janse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janse. 35% of Janse men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Janse women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janse were Melder and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Melder
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Janse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janse 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Janse. 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 239 military records available for the last name Janse. For the veterans among your Janse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Janse in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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