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Janosik Family History

Janosik Surname Meaning

Slovak (Jánošík also Janošík Jánošik) and Czech (Janošík); Polish: from a pet form of the personal names Jánoš Janoš or Janos derivatives of Jan (Slovak Ján) ‘John’.

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


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Where is the Janosik family from?

You can see how Janosik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janosik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Janosik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Janosik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Janosik families in 1920.
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What did your Janosik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janosik. 37% of Janosik men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Janosik women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janosik were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%

What Janosik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janosik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janosik 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Janosik. 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 448 military records available for the last name Janosik. For the veterans among your Janosik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janosik lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Janosik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Janosik in 1952 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janosik 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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