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Janosek Family History

Janosek 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: Janosik, Janousek, Janos, Janoski, Jansen, Janecek, Janssen, Janacek

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Where is the Janosek family from?

You can see how Janosek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janosek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Janosek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Janosek families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Janosek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Janosek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janosek 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 Janosek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janosek. 38% of Janosek men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Janosek women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janosek were Farmer Renting and Housework.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Farmer Renting
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Laundry
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Janosek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Janosek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janosek 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Janosek. 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 157 military records available for the last name Janosek. For the veterans among your Janosek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janosek lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Janosek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Janosek in 1948 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janosek 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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