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Janata Family History

Janata 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: Janota, Arata, Ranta, Nagata, Salata, Granata, Tanaka, Anaya, Janca

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Where is the Janata family from?

You can see how Janata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janata family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Janata families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Janata's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Janata families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janata 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 Janata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janata. 50% of Janata men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Janata women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janata were Farm Hand and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Janata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Janata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janata 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Janata. 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 377 military records available for the last name Janata. For the veterans among your Janata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janata lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Janata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Janata in 1964 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janata 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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