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Jankan Family History

Jankan 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: Janka, Hankin, Mannan, Mangan, Jackman, Janko, Janca, Langan, Jacka

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Where is the Jankan family from?

You can see how Jankan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Jankan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Jankan family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jankan's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jankan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Jankan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Jankan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jankan. For the veterans among your Jankan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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