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Janchell Family History

Janchell 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: Winchell, Gatchell, Patchell, Satchell, Ancell, Hatchell, Mansell

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Where is the Janchell family from?

You can see how Janchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janchell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Janchell families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Janchell's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Janchell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Janchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janchell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Janchell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Janchell. For the veterans among your Janchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janchell

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