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Jandy Family History

Jandy 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: Gandy, Jandl, Sandy, Candy, Tandy, Bandy, Mandy, Andy, Handy, Landy

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Where is the Jandy family from?

You can see how Jandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jandy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Jandy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Jandy families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jandy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jandy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Jandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jandy 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Jandy. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jandy. For the veterans among your Jandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jandy lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Jandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jandy in 1980 was 81, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jandy 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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