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Janowiak Family History

Janowiak Name Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Jan .

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


Similar surnames: Jankowiak, Jaskowiak, Janowicz, Janiak, Janosik, Jackowiak, Janczak

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Where is the Janowiak family from?

You can see how Janowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janowiak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Janowiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Janowiak families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Janowiak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Janowiak families in 1880.
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What did your Janowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janowiak. 28% of Janowiak men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Janowiak women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janowiak were Assembler and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Assembler
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    18%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janowiak 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Janowiak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 365 military records available for the last name Janowiak. For the veterans among your Janowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janowiak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Janowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Janowiak in 1956 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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