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Janish Family History

Janish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Janiś or Janisz Czech Slovak and Sorbian Janiš (see Janis) and of their Germanized form Janisch.

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


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Where is the Janish family from?

You can see how Janish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Janish families living in Warwickshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Janish's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Janish families in 1891.
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What did your Janish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janish. 25% of Janish men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Janish women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janish were Miner and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Janish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Janish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janish 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Janish. 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 342 military records available for the last name Janish. For the veterans among your Janish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janish lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Janish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Janish in 1955 was 39, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janish 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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