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Janders Family History

Janders 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: Anders, Sanders, Manders, Zanders, Landers, Xanders, Mander, Lander

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Where is the Janders family from?

You can see how Janders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janders families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Janders families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Janders's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Janders families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janders 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 Janders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janders. 34% of Janders men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Janders women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janders were Waiter and Servant.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Waiter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • School Teacher
    15%
  • Servant
    15%

What Janders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Janders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janders 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Janders. 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 102 military records available for the last name Janders. For the veterans among your Janders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janders lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Janders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Janders in 1955 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janders 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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