The Jancan Family Tree and Genealogy

I. The Jancan Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Jancan family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Jancan brick wall? Read "Searching and Organization" for some helpful advice.

II. Jancan Genealogy

Keep an open mind when searching through Jancan records. Years ago many people were unable to read and write, thus a given ancestor's name could be spelled in a variety of ways depending on who recorded it. If you want to know How can city directories be used to help my Jancan research?, then read this frequently asked question.

Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building. There are currently matching Jancan records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Jancan family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

III. Origins of the Jancan Surname

It is quite possible for two people with the Jancan last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Jancan ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

IV. Jancan DNA Projects

Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Jancan family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Jancan research, read "DNA Research and Your Family's History".

V. Jancan Family History

There is more to exploring your Jancan ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How can I decipher the handwriting in old Jancan documents? is always useful.

Photo Collections

VI. Networking with Jancan Researchers

When you've come up against a brick wall in your genealogy research, posting a message board query can help; one of the biggest benefits is that message board queries are accessed through search engines, which means even someone not specifically engaged in genealogy but interested in your subject may find your query and bring valuable new information to the table -- it happens! The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Jancan queries.

VII. Jancan Achievements & Celebrities

VIII. Web Sites & Blogs with Jancan Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Jancan, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."

RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index

IX. Upcoming Jancan Family Reunions

Notifying everyone in advance to bring old photos and documents can bring big rewards, making a special place at the reunion (maybe even a special Jancan booth) where people can come at their leisure to sit, look and chat; in addition to information and clues that might be written on the back of a photo, every photograph has a story and serves as an excellent stimulus to recall -- people might comment not only on the people in the photo, but also on what's in the background, or they might have information around where the photo was taken or the event -- just be sure to have someone there to capture new information. The article "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Jancan reunion.

Source:
Surname Finder, Jancan Surname Checklist [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 1998-2013.