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Janggen Family History

Janggen 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: Jagger, Vangen, Tangen, Jansen, Wangen, Janssen, Aggen, Jantzen

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Where is the Janggen family from?

You can see how Janggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janggen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janggen family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janggen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Janggen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janggen 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 67 census records available for the last name Janggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janggen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Janggen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Janggen. For the veterans among your Janggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janggen lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Janggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Janggen in 1994 was 64, and 76 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janggen 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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