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Janc Family History

Janc Name 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: Janca, Jan, Jans, Jank, Janco, Jane, Janz, Jani, Jann, Jang

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Where is the Janc family from?

You can see how Janc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janc family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janc families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Janc families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Janc's in USA. New York had the highest population of Janc families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janc ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Janc ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Janc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janc 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Janc. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Janc. For the veterans among your Janc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janc lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Janc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Janc in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

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