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Janchus Family History

Janchus 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: Bacchus, Eachus, Sanches, Janus, Bachus, Sachs, Fancher, Sandhu

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Where is the Janchus family from?

You can see how Janchus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janchus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janchus family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Janchus's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Janchus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janchus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janchus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Janchus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janchus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Janchus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Janchus. For the veterans among your Janchus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janchus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Janchus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Janchus in 1971 was 75, and 87 in 1995.

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