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Janusch Family History

Janusch Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Janusz or Januś Czech Slovak and Slovenian Januš (see Janus).

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


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Where is the Janusch family from?

You can see how Janusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janusch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Janusch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Janusch family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Janusch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Janusch families in 1891.
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What did your Janusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janusch. 43% of Janusch men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Painter And Decorator
    29%

What Janusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Janusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janusch 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Janusch. 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 265 military records available for the last name Janusch. For the veterans among your Janusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janusch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Janusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Janusch in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janusch 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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