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Jansy Family History

Jansy 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: Jans, Jansa, Jansky, Janey, Gandy, Banse, Haney, Hans, Gans, Lansky

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Where is the Jansy family from?

You can see how Jansy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jansy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jansy families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Jansy's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Jansy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jansy 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 102 census records available for the last name Jansy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jansy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jansy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jansy. For the veterans among your Jansy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jansy lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Jansy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jansy in 1987 was 91, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jansy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jansy 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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