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Janter Family History

Janter 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: Ganter, Panter, Kanter, Canter, Santer, Jaster, Lanter, Manter

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Where is the Janter family from?

You can see how Janter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janter families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Janter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Janter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Janter families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Janter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janter 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Janter. 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 27 military records available for the last name Janter. For the veterans among your Janter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Janter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Janter in 1967 was 58, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janter 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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