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Janovec Family History

Janovec 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: Hanover, Jankovic, Makovec, Janiec, Canode, Lanoue, Conover, Canova

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Where is the Janovec family from?

You can see how Janovec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janovec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Janovec families living in Nebraska. This was about 27% of all the recorded Janovec's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Janovec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janovec 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 Janovec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janovec. 72% of Janovec men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Janovec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Janovec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janovec 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Janovec. 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 63 military records available for the last name Janovec. For the veterans among your Janovec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janovec lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Janovec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Janovec in 1952 was 40, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janovec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janovec 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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