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Jancan Family History

Jancan 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: Janca, Mannan, Mangan, Duncan, Zanca, Langan, Danca, Hannan, Manca

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Where is the Jancan family from?

You can see how Jancan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jancan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jancan families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Jancan family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jancan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jancan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Jancan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jancan 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Jancan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jancan. For the veterans among your Jancan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jancan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Jancan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jancan in 1966 was 64, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jancan 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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