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Janze Family History

Janze 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: Jane, Janz, Janke, Janzen, Janzer, Cane, Gange, Maze, Lane, Tanzer

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Where is the Janze family from?

You can see how Janze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Janze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Janze families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Janze's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Janze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janze 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 104 census records available for the last name Janze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janze 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Janze. 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 41 military records available for the last name Janze. For the veterans among your Janze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janze lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Janze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Janze in 1974 was 69, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janze 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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