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Janchar Family History

Janchar Surname 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: Bachar, Fancher, Janca, Mancha, Zachar, Ancar, Panchal, Sachar

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Where is the Janchar family from?

You can see how Janchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janchar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janchar family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janchar's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Janchar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janchar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Janchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janchar 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Janchar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Janchar. For the veterans among your Janchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janchar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Janchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Janchar in 1972 was 19, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janchar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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