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Janske Family History

Janske 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: Ganske, Manske, Jansky, Janke, Paske, Banse, Hanke, Lansky, Kaske

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Where is the Janske family from?

You can see how Janske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Janske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Janske family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Janske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Janske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Janske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janske 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Janske. 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 18 military records available for the last name Janske. For the veterans among your Janske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janske lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Janske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Janske in 1952 was 60, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janske 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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