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Janczyk Family History

Janczyk 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: Janczak, Franczyk, Stanczyk, Jurczyk, Janeczek, Walczyk, Jack, Jacek

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Where is the Janczyk family from?

You can see how Janczyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janczyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Janczyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Janczyk families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Janczyk's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Janczyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janczyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Janczyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janczyk. 100% of Janczyk men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Janczyk women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

What Janczyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Janczyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janczyk 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Janczyk. 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 96 military records available for the last name Janczyk. For the veterans among your Janczyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janczyk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Janczyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Janczyk in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janczyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janczyk 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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