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Jankovec Family History

Jankovec 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: Jankovic, Makovec, Jankovich, Janko, Hanover, Van Over, Stankovic

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Where is the Jankovec family from?

You can see how Jankovec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankovec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jankovec family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jankovec's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jankovec families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Jankovec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankovec 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Jankovec. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jankovec. For the veterans among your Jankovec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankovec lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jankovec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jankovec in 1968 was 73, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankovec 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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