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Janken Family History

Janken 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: Jansen, Janke, Hanken, Janzen, Banken, Anker, Hankin, Sankey, Banker

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Where is the Janken family from?

You can see how Janken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Janken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Janken families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Janken's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Janken families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janken 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 Janken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janken. 60% of Janken 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
    60%
  • Grounds Laborer
    40%

What Janken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Janken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janken 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Janken. 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 46 military records available for the last name Janken. For the veterans among your Janken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janken lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Janken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Janken in 1972 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janken 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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