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Janert Family History

Janert 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: Janet, Gantert, Baert, Manera, Jaber, Nauert, Maneri, Janes, Maner

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Where is the Janert family from?

You can see how Janert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Janert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Janert families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Janert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Janert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bottler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janert. 50% of Janert men worked as a Bottler. .

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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

  • Bottler
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Janert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janert 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Janert. 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 65 military records available for the last name Janert. For the veterans among your Janert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janert lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Janert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Janert in 1954 was 63, and 90 in 2001.

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