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Janghans Family History

Janghans 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: Junghans, Langhans, Mangan, Langham, Mangano, Kangas, Maugans, Langan

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Where is the Janghans family from?

You can see how Janghans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janghans family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Janghans families living in New Jersey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Janghans's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Janghans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Janghans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janghans 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Janghans. 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 Janghans. For the veterans among your Janghans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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