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Jantzi Family History

Jantzi Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from a pet form of Johann.

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


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Where is the Jantzi family from?

You can see how Jantzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jantzi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jantzi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 102 Jantzi families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jantzi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jantzi families in 1911.
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What did your Jantzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jantzi. 84% of Jantzi men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jantzi women worked as an At Home.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Farmers Son
    8%
  • Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • At Home
    100%

What Jantzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jantzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jantzi 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Jantzi. 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 32 military records available for the last name Jantzi. For the veterans among your Jantzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jantzi lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jantzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jantzi in 1961 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jantzi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jantzi 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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