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Janzin Family History

Janzin 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: Janzen, Hankin, Danzig, Landin, Jasmin, Jardin, Cantin, Jain, Bazin

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What did your Janzin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janzin. 100% of Janzin men worked as a Farming.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Janzin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janzin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Janzin. 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 military records available for the last name Janzin. For the veterans among your Janzin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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