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Janac Family History

Janac 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: Janak, Janas, Jonas, Rana, Dana, Jamar, Panas, Canal, Janko, Janca

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Where is the Janac family from?

You can see how Janac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janac family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Janac families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Janac's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Janac families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janac 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 Janac ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Janac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Janac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janac 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Janac. 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 115 military records available for the last name Janac. For the veterans among your Janac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janac lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Janac in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janac 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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