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Janjer Family History

Janjer 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: Janzer, Mander, Jenner, Anker, Lander, Tanner, Wander, Gander, Ganter

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Where is the Janjer family from?

You can see how Janjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janjer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janjer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Janjer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Janjer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janjer 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 5 census records available for the last name Janjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janjer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Janjer. 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 Janjer. For the veterans among your Janjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janjer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janjer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janjer

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