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Janks Family History

Janks Surname Meaning

see Jenks.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Janks family from?

You can see how Janks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Janks families living in Wiltshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Janks's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Janks families in 1891.
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What did your Janks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janks. 100% of Janks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Janks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janks 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Janks. 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 382 military records available for the last name Janks. For the veterans among your Janks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janks lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Janks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Janks in 1951 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janks 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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