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Janusek Family History

Janusek 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: Janousek, Jansen, Janecek, Janosik, Janssen, Jakubek, Balusek

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Where is the Janusek family from?

You can see how Janusek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janusek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Janusek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Janusek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janusek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janusek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Janusek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janusek 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Janusek. 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 98 military records available for the last name Janusek. For the veterans among your Janusek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janusek lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Janusek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Janusek in 1951 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janusek 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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