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Jandris Family History

Jandris 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: Andris, Andros, Andres, Janvrin, Janis, Landis, Andis, Sandri, Endris

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Where is the Jandris family from?

You can see how Jandris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jandris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jandris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jandris families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jandris's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jandris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jandris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jandris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jandris. 50% of Jandris men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%

What Jandris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Jandris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jandris 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Jandris. 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 42 military records available for the last name Jandris. For the veterans among your Jandris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jandris lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jandris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jandris in 1968 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jandris 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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