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Janochan Family History

Janochan 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: Jonathan, Kochan, Arocha, Hanrahan, Janca, Mancha, Banahan, Hanahan

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Where is the Janochan family from?

You can see how Janochan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janochan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Janochan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Janochan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Janochan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Janochan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Janochan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janochan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Janochan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Janochan. For the veterans among your Janochan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janochan lifespan?

Average Janochan life expectancy in 1985 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janochan 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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