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Janasan Family History

Janasan Surname 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: Ganesan, Canavan, Banahan, Hanavan, Hanahan, Canaan, Kanaan, Janson

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Where is the Janasan family from?

You can see how Janasan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janasan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Janasan families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Janasan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Janasan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Janasan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janasan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Janasan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Janasan. For the veterans among your Janasan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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