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Jankofsky Family History

Jankofsky 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: Janofsky, Jankowski, Yanofsky, Janovsky, Janosky, Janowsky, Javorsky

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Where is the Jankofsky family from?

You can see how Jankofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankofsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jankofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Jankofsky families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Jankofsky's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jankofsky families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Jankofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankofsky 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Jankofsky. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jankofsky. For the veterans among your Jankofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankofsky lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Jankofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jankofsky in 1981 was 77, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankofsky 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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