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Janda Family History

Janda Surname Meaning

Czech Polish and Slovak: from a derivative (a pet form) of the personal name Jan (Slovak Ján) ‘John’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Janda family from?

You can see how Janda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Janda families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Janda's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Janda families in 1891.
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What did your Janda ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janda. 100% of Janda women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Janda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janda 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Janda. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Janda. For the veterans among your Janda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janda lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Janda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Janda in 1947 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janda 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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