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Janz Family History

Janz Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Jan. Compare Johnson. Germanized form of Slovenian Janc: nickname from a vernacular spelling of janjec ‘lamb’.

It can also be a patronymic from (a short form of) the personal name Janez, an equivalent of John.

Compare Jantz 2 and Yantz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Janz family from?

You can see how Janz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Janz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Janz families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Janz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Janz families in 1911.
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What did your Janz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Janz. 55% of Janz men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labourer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Janz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Janz. 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 Janz. For the veterans among your Janz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janz lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Janz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Janz in 1941 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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