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Jandek Family History

Jandek 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: Janek, Mander, Mandel, Lander, Wander, Gander, Bandel, Sandel, Panek

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Where is the Jandek family from?

You can see how Jandek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jandek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jandek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jandek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jandek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jandek 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 38 census records available for the last name Jandek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jandek 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Jandek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jandek. For the veterans among your Jandek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jandek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Jandek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Jandek in 1965 was 70, and 66 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jandek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jandek 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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