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Janchan Family History

Janchan 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: Janca, Mancha, Banahan, Hanahan, Panchal, Machan, Lanahan, Manahan

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Where is the Janchan family from?

You can see how Janchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janchan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janchan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Janchan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Janchan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janchan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Janchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janchan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Janchan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Janchan. For the veterans among your Janchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janchan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Janchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Janchan in 1967 was 57, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janchan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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