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Jankosky Family History

Jankosky 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: Janosky, Janoski, Jankowski, Jansky, Makosky, Janosko, Janovsky

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Where is the Jankosky family from?

You can see how Jankosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jankosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Jankosky families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jankosky's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Jankosky families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Jankosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankosky 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Jankosky. 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 98 military records available for the last name Jankosky. For the veterans among your Jankosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankosky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jankosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jankosky in 1955 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankosky 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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