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Janovy Family History

Janovy 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: Canova, Janos, Janoff, Novy, Janota, Janow, Kanoy, Janney, Jansky

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Where is the Janovy family from?

You can see how Janovy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janovy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janovy family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Janovy's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Janovy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janovy 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 Janovy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Janovy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janovy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Janovy. 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 67 military records available for the last name Janovy. For the veterans among your Janovy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janovy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Janovy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Janovy in 1971 was 57, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janovy 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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