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Janeka Family History

Janeka 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: Janka, Janecka, Janek, Kaneko, Panek, Canepa, Jacek, Danek, Tanaka

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Where is the Janeka family from?

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

In 1940, Mach Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janeka. 100% of Janeka men worked as a Mach Operator.

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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

  • Mach Operator
    100%

What Janeka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Janeka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janeka 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Janeka. 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 45 military records available for the last name Janeka. For the veterans among your Janeka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janeka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Janeka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Janeka in 1969 was 68, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janeka 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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