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Janosky Family History

Janosky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Janoski.

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


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Where is the Janosky family from?

You can see how Janosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Janosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Janosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Janosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Janosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janosky 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 Janosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janosky. 28% of Janosky men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Janosky women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janosky were Miner and Waitress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Folder
    16%
  • Saleswoman
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

What Janosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janosky 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Janosky. 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 347 military records available for the last name Janosky. For the veterans among your Janosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janosky lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Janosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Janosky in 1945 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janosky 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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