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Janechek Family History

Janechek 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: Janecek, Janeczek, Janacek, Vanecek, Janicek, Fancher, Hanchey, Jacek

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Where is the Janechek family from?

You can see how Janechek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janechek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Janechek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Janechek families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Janechek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Janechek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janechek 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 136 census records available for the last name Janechek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janechek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Janechek. 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 13 military records available for the last name Janechek. For the veterans among your Janechek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janechek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Janechek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Janechek in 1963 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janechek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janechek 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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