This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Jansi family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Jansi Family History

Jansi 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: Jans, Jansa, Jani, Mansi, Bandi, Banse, Hans, Gans, Jarvi, Barsi

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Jansi family from?

You can see how Jansi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jansi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jansi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jansi families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Jansi's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Jansi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jansi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Jansi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Jansi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jansi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Jansi

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Jansi. 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.

View all Jansi immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Jansi. For the veterans among your Jansi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Jansi military records

You've only scratched the surface of Jansi family history

Discover More

What is the average Jansi lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jansi 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Jansi family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial