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Janschek Family History

Janschek 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: Janecek, Janacek, Janicek, Janeczek, Fancher, Ascher, Hanchey, Jacek

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Where is the Janschek family from?

You can see how Janschek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janschek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janschek family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janschek's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Janschek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Janschek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janschek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Janschek. 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 27 military records available for the last name Janschek. For the veterans among your Janschek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janschek lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Janschek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Janschek in 1984 was 73, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janschek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janschek 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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