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Jansz Family History

Jansz Surname Meaning

patronymic from the personal name Jan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jansz family from?

You can see how Jansz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jansz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jansz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jansz families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Jansz's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Jansz families in 1880.
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What did your Jansz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jansz. 100% of Jansz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jansz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jansz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jansz 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 19,000 immigration records available for the last name Jansz. 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 27 military records available for the last name Jansz. For the veterans among your Jansz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jansz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Jansz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jansz in 1964 was 88, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jansz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jansz 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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