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Janeski Family History

Janeski Surname Meaning

Macedonian: patronymic from Jane, a short form of Jovan, the Macedonian equivalent of Greek Iōannēs (see John).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the village of Janishki in the district of Vilnius in Lithuania.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Janeski family from?

You can see how Janeski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janeski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Janeski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Janeski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Janeski families in 1920.
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What did your Janeski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janeski. 24% of Janeski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Janeski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janeski were Electrician and New Worker.

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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
    24%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Janeski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janeski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janeski 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Janeski. 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 185 military records available for the last name Janeski. For the veterans among your Janeski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janeski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Janeski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Janeski in 1964 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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