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Jant Family History

Jant 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: Gant, Kant, Sant, Jan, Fant, Want, Cant, Jans, Lant, Jank

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Where is the Jant family from?

You can see how Jant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Jant families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jant 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 Jant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Milk Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jant. 100% of Jant men worked as a Milk Salesman and 100% of Jant 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Milk Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Jant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jant 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Jant. 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 71 military records available for the last name Jant. For the veterans among your Jant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jant lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Jant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jant in 1956 was 55, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jant 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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