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Jankoski Family History

Jankoski 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: Janoski, Jankowski, Pankowski, Janowski, Jaskowski, Janikowski

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Where is the Jankoski family from?

You can see how Jankoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jankoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jankoski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jankoski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jankoski families in 1911.
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What did your Jankoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jankoski. 50% of Jankoski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jankoski women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Weaver
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Jankoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jankoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankoski 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Jankoski. 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 338 military records available for the last name Jankoski. For the veterans among your Jankoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankoski lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jankoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jankoski in 1951 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jankoski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankoski 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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