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Jansohn Family History

Jansohn 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: Janson, Jason, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Manson, Jansen, Jansson

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Where is the Jansohn family from?

You can see how Jansohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jansohn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jansohn family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jansohn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jansohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jansohn 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 58 census records available for the last name Jansohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jansohn 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Jansohn. 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 79 military records available for the last name Jansohn. For the veterans among your Jansohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jansohn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jansohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jansohn in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jansohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jansohn 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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