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Jand Family History

Jand 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: Hand, Rand, Land, Sand, Wand, Band, Zand, Jan, Jandl, Mand

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Where is the Jand family from?

You can see how Jand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jand families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jand families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Jand's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jand 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 Jand ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Jand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jand 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Jand. 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 91 military records available for the last name Jand. For the veterans among your Jand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jand lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Jand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jand in 1986 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jand 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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