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Janasek Family History

Janasek 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, Valasek, Kanarek, Banaszek, Jansen, Banasik, Panasuk

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Where is the Janasek family from?

You can see how Janasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janasek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janasek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janasek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Janasek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janasek 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 Janasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janasek. 43% of Janasek 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

What Janasek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Janasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janasek 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Janasek. 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 25 military records available for the last name Janasek. For the veterans among your Janasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janasek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Janasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Janasek in 1965 was 60, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janasek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janasek 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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