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Janikula Family History

Janikula 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: Nikula, Jangula, Pakula, Bakula, Hannula, Mikula, Janka, Janik

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Where is the Janikula family from?

You can see how Janikula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janikula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Janikula families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Janikula's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Janikula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janikula 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 Janikula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janikula. 67% of Janikula men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Janikula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Janikula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janikula 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Janikula. 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 53 military records available for the last name Janikula. For the veterans among your Janikula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janikula lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Janikula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Janikula in 1965 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janikula 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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