Janney Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Janney Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Janney family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 9
Agricultural Labourer Son 5
Agricultural Labourer Daughter 2
Cordwainer 2
Farmer Of 100 Acres Employing 4 Men 1
Carder Cotton Mill 1
Carter 1
Farmer Man 1
Ag Labourer 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Agricultural Labourer Foreman 1
Agricultural Labourer Wife 1
Bricklayer Labourer 1
Cottager Of 11 Acres & Carpenter 1
Cottagers Wife 1
Dairy Maid 1
Farm Bailiff 1
Farmerly Chair Woman 1
Garthman 1
General Servant 1
House Servant 1
Lodger 1
Railway Porter 1
Labourer 1
Loco Engine Fitter 1

Janney Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Jenney 83% 2,371
2 Janney 100% 914
3 Jenny 67% 561
4 Janny 83% 103

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The surname Janney is the 2nd most popular variant of Jenney.

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