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Janesch Family History

Janesch 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: Janisch, Ganesh, Janes, Janeski, Benesch, Jagusch, Jarosch, Jannusch

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Where is the Janesch family from?

You can see how Janesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janesch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Janesch families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Janesch's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Janesch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janesch 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 Janesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janesch. 73% of Janesch 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
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

What Janesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Janesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janesch 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Janesch. 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 101 military records available for the last name Janesch. For the veterans among your Janesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janesch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Janesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Janesch in 1970 was 76, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janesch 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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