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Janoss Family History

Janoss 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: Janos, Jarosz, Banos, Noss, Jaros, Jacobs, Danos, Panos, Janes

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Where is the Janoss family from?

You can see how Janoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janoss family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Janoss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Janoss family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Janoss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Janoss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janoss 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 Janoss ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Janoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janoss 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Janoss. 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 15 military records available for the last name Janoss. For the veterans among your Janoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janoss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Janoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Janoss in 1964 was 76, and 70 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janoss 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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