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Janzen Family History

Janzen Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Jantzen or Jansen.

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


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Where is the Janzen family from?

You can see how Janzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janzen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Janzen family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janzen's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Janzen families in 1891.
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What did your Janzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janzen. 100% of Janzen 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%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Janzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janzen 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Janzen. 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 Janzen. For the veterans among your Janzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janzen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Janzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Janzen in 1947 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janzen 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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