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Janesik Family History

Janesik 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: Janosik, Janes, Banasik, Janecek, Janeski, Janik, Janek, Danesi

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Janesik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janesik 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Janesik. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Janesik. For the veterans among your Janesik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janesik lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Janesik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Janesik in 1959 was 37, and 82 in 1998.

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