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Janzer Family History

Janzer Surname Meaning

North German: derivative of Janz.

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


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Where is the Janzer family from?

You can see how Janzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Janzer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 84% of all the recorded Janzer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Janzer families in 1911.
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What did your Janzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janzer. 27% of Janzer men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Superintendent
    14%
  • Baker
    14%

What Janzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janzer 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Janzer. 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 267 military records available for the last name Janzer. For the veterans among your Janzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Janzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Janzer in 1962 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janzer 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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