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Janachek Family History

Janachek 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: Janacek, Janecek, Janicek, Janeczek, Fancher, Hanchey, Jacek, Gamache

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Where is the Janachek family from?

You can see how Janachek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janachek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janachek family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Janachek's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Janachek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Janachek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janachek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Janachek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Janachek. For the veterans among your Janachek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janachek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1971, in the United States, Janachek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Janachek in 1966 was 78, and 64 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janachek 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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