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Jancas Family History

Jancas 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, Janas, Joncas, Jonas, Kangas, Panas, Zanca, Banyas, Danca

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Where is the Jancas family from?

You can see how Jancas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jancas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jancas family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jancas's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jancas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Jancas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jancas 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 Jancas. 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 Jancas. For the veterans among your Jancas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jancas lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Jancas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jancas in 1995 was 85, and 26 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jancas 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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