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Jands Family History

Jands 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: Jandl, Janos, Janes, Jans, Janis, Sands, Janas, Janda, Janus, Hands

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Where is the Jands family from?

You can see how Jands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jands family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jands families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Jands families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jands's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jands families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Jands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jands 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Jands. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jands. For the veterans among your Jands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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