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Janota Family History

Janota Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, and Slovak: from the personal name Jan (Slovak Ján) ‘John’ with the augmentative ending -ota.

Portuguese: nickname from janota ‘chic elegant’.

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


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Where is the Janota family from?

You can see how Janota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janota family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Janota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Janota families living in Illinois. This was about 34% of all the recorded Janota's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janota families in 1920.
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What did your Janota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janota. 39% of Janota men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Janota women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janota were Salesman and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janota 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Janota. 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 590 military records available for the last name Janota. For the veterans among your Janota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janota lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Janota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Janota in 1955 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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