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Janousek Family History

Janousek Surname Meaning

Czech (Janoušek): from a pet form of Jan Czech form of John.

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


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Where is the Janousek family from?

You can see how Janousek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janousek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janousek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Janousek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Janousek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Janousek families in 1880.
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What did your Janousek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janousek. 31% of Janousek men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Janousek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janousek were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Servant
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Janousek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janousek 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Janousek. 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 695 military records available for the last name Janousek. For the veterans among your Janousek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janousek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Janousek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Janousek in 1952 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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