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Janstsch Family History

Janstsch 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: Janisch, Jannusch, Jentsch, Laatsch, Anspach, Jansson, Nitsch

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Where is the Janstsch family from?

You can see how Janstsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janstsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janstsch family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janstsch's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Janstsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janstsch 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 3 census records available for the last name Janstsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janstsch 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 Janstsch. 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 military records available for the last name Janstsch. For the veterans among your Janstsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janstsch

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