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Janovetz Family History

Janovetz 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: Janowitz, Hanover, Janowicz, Jacobitz, Janota, Jantz, Janet, Janovsky

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Where is the Janovetz family from?

You can see how Janovetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janovetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Janovetz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Janovetz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janovetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janovetz 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 Janovetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janovetz. 100% of Janovetz men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Janovetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janovetz 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Janovetz. 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 16 military records available for the last name Janovetz. For the veterans among your Janovetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janovetz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Janovetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Janovetz in 1975 was 73, and 29 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janovetz 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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