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Jance Family History

Jance 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: Lance, Hance, Janca, Dance, Janco, Jane, Vance, Janice, Rance, Janke

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Where is the Jance family from?

You can see how Jance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jance families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Jance family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jance's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Jance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jance 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 Jance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jance. 25% of Jance men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Jance women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jance were Comon Laborer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Comon Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Jance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jance 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Jance. 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 136 military records available for the last name Jance. For the veterans among your Jance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jance lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Jance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jance in 1966 was 78, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jance 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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