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Jander Family History

Jander 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: Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Sander, Ander, Zander, Bander, Xander

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Where is the Jander family from?

You can see how Jander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Jander families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Jander's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Jander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jander. 37% of Jander men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jander women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jander were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Jander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jander 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Jander. 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 480 military records available for the last name Jander. For the veterans among your Jander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jander lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jander in 1961 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jander 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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