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Janolak Family History

Janolak 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, Janak, Janosik, Janczak, Janiak, Janowiak, Parola, Dolak

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Where is the Janolak family from?

You can see how Janolak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janolak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janolak family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Janolak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Janolak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Janolak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janolak 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Janolak. 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 1 military records available for the last name Janolak. For the veterans among your Janolak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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