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Jances Family History

Jances 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, James, Lance, Hance, Jacek, Jones, Janca, Cancel, Dance

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Where is the Jances family from?

You can see how Jances families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jances family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jances families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Jances family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jances's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jances families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Jances. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jances 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jances. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jances. For the veterans among your Jances ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jances lifespan?

Average Jances life expectancy in 1980 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jances 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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