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Janmey Family History

Janmey 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: Janney, Janey, James, Manley, Hanley, Haney, Sankey, Jarmer, Pandey

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janmey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Janmey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Janmey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Janmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janmey 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 immigration records available for the last name Janmey. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Janmey. For the veterans among your Janmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janmey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Janmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Janmey in 1965 was 58, and 89 in 2001.

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