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Janiec Family History

Janiec Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of the personal name Jan.

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


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Where is the Janiec family from?

You can see how Janiec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janiec family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janiec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Janiec families living in Somerset. This was about 63% of all the recorded Janiec's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Janiec families in 1891.
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What did your Janiec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Top Dancer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janiec. 67% of Janiec men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Janiec women worked as a Top Dancer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janiec were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Top Dancer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Janiec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Janiec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janiec 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Janiec. 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 284 military records available for the last name Janiec. For the veterans among your Janiec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janiec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janiec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Janiec in 1963 was 82, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janiec 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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