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Janto Family History

Janto 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: Canto, Janko, Santo, Janco, Jantz, Fanto, Manton, Pinto, Gant, Kant

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Where is the Janto family from?

You can see how Janto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janto family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Janto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Janto family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Janto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Janto families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janto 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 Janto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janto. 67% of Janto men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Janto women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janto were Farming and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Janto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Janto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janto 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Janto. 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 49 military records available for the last name Janto. For the veterans among your Janto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janto lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Janto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Janto in 1968 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janto 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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