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Janlus Family History

Janlus 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: Janus, Angus, Janos, Kallus, Hanus, Janes, Jans, Canlas, Janis

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Where is the Janlus family from?

You can see how Janlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janlus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Janlus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Janlus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Janlus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Janlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janlus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Janlus. 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 military records available for the last name Janlus. For the veterans among your Janlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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