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Janewski Family History

Janewski 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: Janowski, Janeski, Zalewski, Majewski, Galewski, Rajewski, Malewski

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Where is the Janewski family from?

You can see how Janewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janewski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Janewski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janewski 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 65 census records available for the last name Janewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janewski 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Janewski. 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 8 military records available for the last name Janewski. For the veterans among your Janewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janewski lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Janewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Janewski in 1993 was 76, and 79 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janewski 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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