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Jansha Family History

Jansha 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: Jansa, Jansma, Janca, Mancha, Pasha, Jans, Janota, Janson, Jansen

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Where is the Jansha family from?

You can see how Jansha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jansha family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jansha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Jansha family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jansha's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Jansha families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jansha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jansha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jansha. 100% of Jansha men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jansha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Jansha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jansha 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Jansha. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jansha. For the veterans among your Jansha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jansha lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Jansha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jansha in 1973 was 91, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jansha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jansha 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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