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Jancer Family History

Jancer 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: Dancer, Lancer, Janzer, Mander, Jenner, Anker, Lander, Tanner, Wander

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Where is the Jancer family from?

You can see how Jancer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jancer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jancer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jancer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Jancer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jancer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jancer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Jancer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jancer 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Jancer. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jancer. For the veterans among your Jancer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jancer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Jancer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jancer in 1969 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jancer 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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