Jansen History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Jansen familyThe surname Jansen was first found in Northampton where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire. Early History of the Jansen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jansen research. Another 162 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1096, 1455, 1476, 1487, 1504, 1510, 1600 and 1624 are included under the topic Early Jansen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jansen Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Jansen are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Jansen include: Janson, Jeanson, Jansen, Jansun, Jeansen, Janssen and many more. Early Notables of the Jansen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Jansen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jansen World RankingIn the United States, the name Jansen is the 2,445th most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Jansen is ranked the 6,301st most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2 And in Australia, the name Jansen is the 836th popular surname with an estimated 4,708 people with that name. 3 New Zealand ranks Jansen as 824th with 887 people. 4 Netherlands ranks Jansen as 2nd with 83,120 people. 5 South Africa ranks Jansen as 132nd with 43,478 people. 6
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Jansen or a variant listed above: Jansen Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Jansen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Jansen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Jansen Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Jansen Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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