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Janta Family History

Janta 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: Ranta, Janca, Santa, Banta, Janota, Jansa, Janka, Jantz, Wanta, Janda

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Where is the Janta family from?

You can see how Janta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Janta families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Janta's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Janta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Janta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mining and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janta. 50% of Janta men worked as a Mining and 100% of Janta women worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mining
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Janta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Janta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janta 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Janta. 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 60 military records available for the last name Janta. For the veterans among your Janta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janta lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Janta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Janta in 1971 was 59, and 94 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janta 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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