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Jankaitis Family History

Jankaitis 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: Laukaitis, Jonaitis, Maniatis, Masaitis, Kairis, Arvanitis, Anastas

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Where is the Jankaitis family from?

You can see how Jankaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jankaitis families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jankaitis's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jankaitis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Jankaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankaitis 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Jankaitis. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jankaitis. For the veterans among your Jankaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankaitis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Jankaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jankaitis in 1971 was 80, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankaitis 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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