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Janikian Family History

Janikian 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: Hankin, Aikman, Jackman, Avakian, Hakimian, Lanigan, Manikas, Jenkin

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Where is the Janikian family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janikian 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 Janikian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cementing Sales was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janikian. 100% of Janikian women worked as a Cementing Sales.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cementing Sales
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Janikian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janikian 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Janikian. 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 4 military records available for the last name Janikian. For the veterans among your Janikian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janikian lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Janikian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Janikian in 1974 was 92, and 87 in 2003.

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