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Jancaster Family History

Jancaster 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: Lancaster, Waycaster, Doncaster, Wacaster, Manchester, Sangster

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Where is the Jancaster family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jancaster 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 Jancaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jancaster. 100% of Jancaster men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Jancaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jancaster 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jancaster. 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 Jancaster. For the veterans among your Jancaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jancaster lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jancaster

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