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Jankovits Family History

Jankovits 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: Jankovic, Markovits, Jankovich, Jackovich, Sankovich, Yankovich

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Where is the Jankovits family from?

You can see how Jankovits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankovits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jankovits family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jankovits's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Jankovits families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Jankovits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankovits 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Jankovits. 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 117 military records available for the last name Jankovits. For the veterans among your Jankovits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankovits lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Jankovits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jankovits in 1972 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankovits 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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