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Janofsky Family History

Janofsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Janovsky or Janowski. Compare Yanofsky.

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


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Where is the Janofsky family from?

You can see how Janofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janofsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Janofsky families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Janofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Janofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janofsky 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 Janofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janofsky. 18% of Janofsky men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Janofsky women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janofsky were Laborer 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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

What Janofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janofsky 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Janofsky. 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 232 military records available for the last name Janofsky. For the veterans among your Janofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janofsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Janofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Janofsky in 1964 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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