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Janof Family History

Janof 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: Janos, Janoff, Janow, Jacob, Jason, Kano, Javor, Banos, Tano, Dano

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Where is the Janof family from?

You can see how Janof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Janof families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Janof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janof 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 Janof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janof. 50% of Janof men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Janof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Janof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janof 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Janof. 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 42 military records available for the last name Janof. For the veterans among your Janof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janof lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Janof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Janof in 1954 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janof 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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