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Janffret Family History

Janffret 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: Jeffrey, Manfred, Jaffer, Taffet, Jaffe, Janet, Jeanneret, Manfre

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Where is the Janffret family from?

You can see how Janffret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janffret family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Janffret families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Janffret family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Janffret's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Janffret families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Janffret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janffret 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Janffret. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Janffret. For the veterans among your Janffret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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