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Janelle Name Meaning

French: from the feminine form of the personal name Janel a pet form of Jan a variant of Jean ‘John’. This surname is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Nelle, Capelle, Fanelli, Vanella, Zanelli, Lavelle, Bantle, Labelle

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Where is the Janelle family from?

You can see how Janelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 13 Janelle families living in Maine. This was about 54% of all the recorded Janelle's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Janelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janelle. 30% of Janelle men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Janelle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janelle were Proprietor and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stitcher
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Janelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janelle 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Janelle. 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 492 military records available for the last name Janelle. For the veterans among your Janelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janelle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Janelle in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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