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Jansly Family History

Jansly 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: Jansky, Wansley, Ansley, Lansky, Hansley, Tansey, Jandl, Jans, Dansby

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Where is the Jansly family from?

You can see how Jansly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jansly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jansly family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jansly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jansly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jansly 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 21 census records available for the last name Jansly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jansly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jansly. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jansly. For the veterans among your Jansly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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