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Jankai Family History

Jankai 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: Janka, Sakai, Janko, Janca, Jacka, Anzai, Banyai, Nakai, Lanka, Jank

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Where is the Jankai family from?

You can see how Jankai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jankai family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jankai's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jankai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankai 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 20 census records available for the last name Jankai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankai 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Jankai. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jankai. For the veterans among your Jankai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankai lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2004, in the United States, Jankai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jankai in 1999 was 84, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jankai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankai 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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