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Janses Family History

Janses 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: Janes, Jansen, James, Manser, Banse, Jones, Gansen, Tansey, Mannes

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Where is the Janses family from?

You can see how Janses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janses family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Janses families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Janses family living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Janses's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Janses families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Janses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janses 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Janses. 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 5 military records available for the last name Janses. For the veterans among your Janses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janses lifespan?

Average Janses life expectancy in 1982 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janses 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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