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Jant Family History

Jant 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: Gant, Kant, Sant, Jan, Fant, Want, Cant, Jans, Lant, Jank

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Where is the Jant family from?

You can see how Jant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Jant families living in Kansas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Jant's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Jant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jant. 27% of Jant men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Jant women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jant were Farmer and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Domestic
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Jant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jant 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Jant. 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 71 military records available for the last name Jant. For the veterans among your Jant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jant lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Jant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jant in 1956 was 55, and 74 in 2003.

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