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Jhant Family History

Jhant 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: Chant, Ghant, Han, Chang, Zhang, Jiang, Shan, Hunt, Hand, Hatt

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Jhant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jhant 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jhant. 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 20 military records available for the last name Jhant. For the veterans among your Jhant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jhant lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Jhant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jhant in 1983 was 84, and 77 in 2000.

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