Janacek Family History

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Janacek Name Meaning

Czech (Janácek): from a pet form of the personal name Jan, vernacular form of Latin Johannes (see John).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Janicek, Janecek, Janak, Juracek, Vanicek, Janek, Jacek, Janeczek

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Janacek Family Origin

Where is the Janacek family from?

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You can see how Janacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janacek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janacek families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Janacek families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Janacek's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Janacek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janacek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Janacek Family Occupations

What did your Janacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Segar Maker and Tailor were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Janacek. The most common Janacek occupation in the USA was Segar Maker. 33% of Janacek's were Segar Makers. A less common occupation for the Janacek family was Work In Grist Mill.

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  • Segar Maker

    33%

  • Tailor

    33%

  • Work In Grist Mill

    33%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Janacek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Janacek Historical Records

What Janacek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janacek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 373 immigration records available for the last name Janacek. 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 Card

There are 717 military records available for the last name Janacek. For the veterans among your Janacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Janacek Life Expectancy

What is the average Janacek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Janacek in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janacek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janacek 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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