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Jandes Family History

Jandes 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: Janes, Landes, Andes, Mandes, Mander, Mandel, James, Lander, Wander

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Where is the Jandes family from?

You can see how Jandes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jandes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jandes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jandes families living in New Hampshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Jandes's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Jandes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jandes 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 Jandes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jandes. 60% of Jandes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

What Jandes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Jandes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jandes 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Jandes. 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 30 military records available for the last name Jandes. For the veterans among your Jandes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jandes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Jandes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jandes in 1971 was 74, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jandes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jandes 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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