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Janacs Family History

Janacs 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: Janas, Jonas, Panas, Janca, Manas, Janos, Janes, Jans, Canas, Janis

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Where is the Janacs family from?

You can see how Janacs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janacs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janacs family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Janacs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janacs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janacs 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 5 census records available for the last name Janacs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janacs 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Janacs. 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 3 military records available for the last name Janacs. For the veterans among your Janacs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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