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Jansens Family History

Jansens 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: Jansen, Jansons, Janssens, Gansen, Janes, Jensen, Janson, Jansing

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Where is the Jansens family from?

You can see how Jansens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jansens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jansens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Jansens family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Jansens's in USA. California had the highest population of Jansens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jansens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jansens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Jansens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jansens 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Jansens. 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 26 military records available for the last name Jansens. For the veterans among your Jansens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jansens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Jansens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jansens in 1973 was 74, and 94 in 1993.

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