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Janekes Family History

Janekes 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: Hankes, Janes, Janecek, Jakes, Jaekel, Janek, Janke, Bankes, Daneker

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Where is the Janekes family from?

You can see how Janekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janekes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Janekes family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Janekes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Janekes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janekes 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 Janekes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janekes. 100% of Janekes men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Janekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janekes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Janekes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Janekes. For the veterans among your Janekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janekes lifespan?

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