Origins of the Janzen surname

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    In 1921, most Janzens lived in london

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    58 Janzens found in all Census records

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    Maria

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    Common jobs for Janzens

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    Commmon female occupations for Janzens in 1921

    Ehefrau

    1

    Envelope Maker

    1

    Goveness Domestic Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Janzens in 1921

    Farm Hands

    10

    General Farmers

    3

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    3

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    3

    Able Seaman

    2

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