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Jankam Family History

Jankam 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: Janka, Janko, Janca, Hannam, Jacka, Canham, Lanka, Jank, Manka, Banka

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Where is the Jankam family from?

You can see how Jankam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jankam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Jankam families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jankam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jankam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankam 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 18 census records available for the last name Jankam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankam 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jankam. 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 Jankam. For the veterans among your Jankam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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