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Janaska Family History

Janaska 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: Tanaka, Janoski, Jansa, Janak, Janka, Janeski, Janas, Janecka

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Where is the Janaska family from?

You can see how Janaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janaska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Janaska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janaska family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janaska's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Janaska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janaska 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 33 census records available for the last name Janaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janaska 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Janaska. 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 5 military records available for the last name Janaska. For the veterans among your Janaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janaska lifespan?

Average Janaska life expectancy in 1969 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janaska 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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