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Jandecka Family History

Jandecka 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: Janecka, Landeck, Janca, Radecki, Jacka, Van Eck, Waldeck, Candela

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Where is the Jandecka family from?

You can see how Jandecka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jandecka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jandecka families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jandecka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jandecka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jandecka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Jandecka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Jandecka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jandecka 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jandecka. 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 53 military records available for the last name Jandecka. For the veterans among your Jandecka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jandecka lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1999, in the United States, Jandecka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jandecka in 1945 was 45, and 78 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jandecka 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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