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Janicki Family History

Janicki Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Janice in Łódź Voivodeship named with the personal name Jan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Janicki family from?

You can see how Janicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janicki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janicki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Janicki families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Janicki's in USA. New York had the highest population of Janicki families in 1880.
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What did your Janicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janicki. 24% of Janicki men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Janicki women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janicki were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Janicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Janicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janicki 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Janicki. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Janicki. For the veterans among your Janicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janicki lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Janicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Janicki in 1942 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janicki 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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