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Janlin Family History

Janlin 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: Hanlin, Karlin, Maslin, Carlin, Hankin, Malin, Joslin, Vallin, Gatlin

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Where is the Janlin family from?

You can see how Janlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Janlin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Janlin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Janlin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Janlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janlin 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 46 census records available for the last name Janlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janlin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Janlin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Janlin. For the veterans among your Janlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janlin lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Janlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Janlin in 1996 was 87, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janlin 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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