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Jantz Family History

Jantz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Janz 1 a patronymic from the personal name Jan Germanized form of Slovenian Janc (see Janz ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jantz family from?

You can see how Jantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jantz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jantz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jantz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jantz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jantz families in 1891.
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What did your Jantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jantz. 42% of Jantz men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Jantz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jantz were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Jantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jantz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jantz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jantz. For the veterans among your Jantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jantz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Jantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jantz in 1950 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jantz 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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