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Janovsky Family History

Janovsky Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Janovský): habitational name for someone from any of several places called with the personal name Jan (Slovak Ján) ‘John’ especially Janov (several places in Czechia one in Slovakia).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Janowski.

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


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Where is the Janovsky family from?

You can see how Janovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janovsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Janovsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Janovsky families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Janovsky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Janovsky families in 1880.
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What did your Janovsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gesh Refugee As Present Occupation General Work was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Janovsky. 100% of Janovsky men worked as a Gesh Refugee As Present Occupation General Work.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gesh Refugee As Present Occupation General Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Janovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janovsky 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Janovsky. 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 487 military records available for the last name Janovsky. For the veterans among your Janovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janovsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Janovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Janovsky in 1962 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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