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Janezek Family History

Janezek 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: Janecek, Janeczek, Jezek, Janacek, Vanecek, Janicek, Janczak, Jantzen

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Where is the Janezek family from?

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

There are 39 census records available for the last name Janezek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janezek 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Janezek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Janezek. For the veterans among your Janezek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janezek lifespan?

Average Janezek life expectancy in 1955 was 67 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 48.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janezek 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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