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Janar Family History

Janar 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: Jamar, Janak, Janas, Jonas, Lazar, Rana, Dana, Haar, Tatar, Saar

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Where is the Janar family from?

You can see how Janar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Janar families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Janar family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Janar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Janar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janar 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 69 census records available for the last name Janar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janar 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Janar. 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 Janar. For the veterans among your Janar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janar 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janar

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