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Jantier Family History

Jantier 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: Janvier, Lantier, Ganter, Lanier, Panter, Javier, Kantner, Kanter

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Where is the Jantier family from?

You can see how Jantier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jantier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jantier family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jantier's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jantier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jantier 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 24 census records available for the last name Jantier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jantier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jantier. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jantier. For the veterans among your Jantier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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