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Janoka Family History

Janoka 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: Janota, Janka, Jagoda, Tanaka, Janko, Janca, Jacka, Jahoda, Canova

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Where is the Janoka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janoka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Janoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janoka. 100% of Janoka men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Janoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janoka 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Janoka. 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 30 military records available for the last name Janoka. For the veterans among your Janoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janoka lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Janoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Janoka in 1975 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janoka 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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