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Janczy Family History

Janczy 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, Lancey, Janco, Janz, Jantz, Yancey, Janney, Jacky, Jansky

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Where is the Janczy family from?

You can see how Janczy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janczy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Janczy families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Janczy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janczy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janczy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janczy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Janczy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janczy 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Janczy. 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 16 military records available for the last name Janczy. For the veterans among your Janczy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janczy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Janczy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Janczy in 1965 was 81, and 73 in 2000.

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