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Janeck Family History

Janeck 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: Janecek, Janecka, Janick, Janek, Jack, Panek, Jacek, Danek, Janca

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Where is the Janeck family from?

You can see how Janeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Janeck families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janeck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Janeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janeck 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 Janeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janeck. 20% of Janeck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Janeck women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Janeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janeck 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Janeck. 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 118 military records available for the last name Janeck. For the veterans among your Janeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janeck lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Janeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Janeck in 1950 was 58, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janeck 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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