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 37
Agricultural Labourer 10
Dress Maker 4
Carpenter 3
Shoe Maker 3
Annuitant 2
Charwoman 2
Draper Assistant 2
Farm Servant 2
Farmers Son 2
Wheelwright 2
Brush Maker 1
Police Constable 1
Refreshment House Keeper 1
Schoolmistress 1
Quarry Labourer 1
Housemaid 1
Agricultural Labourer Wife 1
Grocer And Traveller In Starch Blackseeds 1
Grocer Assistant 1
Grocer Master Employing 3 Assistant And 1 Apprentice 1
Fisherman 1
Teacher Elementary 1
Teacher Elementary & Science School Master 1
School Board Agent 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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