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Janega Family History

Janega 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: Janiga, Canepa, Janca, Manera, Canela, Banegas, Taneja, Janes, Langa

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Where is the Janega family from?

You can see how Janega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janega family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janega's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Janega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Janega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Production Wk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janega. 100% of Janega men worked as a Production Wk.

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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

  • Production Wk
    100%

What Janega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Janega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janega 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Janega. 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 32 military records available for the last name Janega. For the veterans among your Janega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janega lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Janega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Janega in 1956 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janega

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janega 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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