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Jantschar Family History

Jantschar 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, Jentsch, Bachar, Fancher, Ascher, Hatcher, Janca, Mancha

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Jantschar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jantschar 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 Jantschar. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Jantschar. For the veterans among your Jantschar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jantschar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1974, in the United States, Jantschar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jantschar in 1964 was 76, and 48 in 1974.

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