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Janarek Family History

Janarek 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: Kanarek, Janacek, Janecek, Janak, Janicek, Janek, Linares, Tanabe

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Where is the Janarek family from?

You can see how Janarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janarek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Janarek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janarek 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 1 census records available for the last name Janarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janarek 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Janarek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Janarek. For the veterans among your Janarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janarek lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Janarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Janarek in 1990 was 68, and 67 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janarek 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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