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Janch Family History

Janch 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, Ranch, Jach, Jauch, Janco, Lynch, Balch, March, Bach, Mach

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Where is the Janch family from?

You can see how Janch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Janch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Janch families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Janch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janch. 100% of Janch women worked as a Shoe Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Janch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janch 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Janch. 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 45 military records available for the last name Janch. For the veterans among your Janch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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