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Janchura Family History

Janchura 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: Vancura, Jandura, Fancher, Janca, Mancha, Machuga, Kachur, Bandura

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Where is the Janchura family from?

You can see how Janchura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janchura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janchura family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Janchura's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Janchura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janchura 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 13 census records available for the last name Janchura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janchura 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Janchura. 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 2 military records available for the last name Janchura. For the veterans among your Janchura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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