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Janovits Family History

Janovits 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: Janowitz, Jarvis, Janos, Jankovic, Janowicz, Jacobitz, Janota

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Where is the Janovits family from?

You can see how Janovits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janovits family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Janovits families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Janovits's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Janovits families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Janovits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janovits 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Janovits. 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 20 military records available for the last name Janovits. For the veterans among your Janovits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janovits lifespan?

Average Janovits life expectancy in 1993 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janovits 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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