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Janick Family History

Janick Surname Meaning

Americanized and Germanized form of Polish Sorbian and Hungarian Janik Czech and Slovak Janík. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Janić Slovenian and Slovak Janič (see Janich).

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


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Where is the Janick family from?

You can see how Janick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Janick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Janick families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Janick's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Janick families in 1911.
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What did your Janick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janick. 30% of Janick men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Janick women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janick were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Operator
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janick 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Janick. 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 361 military records available for the last name Janick. For the veterans among your Janick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janick lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Janick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Janick in 1958 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janick 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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