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Jankovek Family History

Jankovek 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: Jankovic, Janko, Hanover, Van Over, Jankowski, Makovec, Janecek

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Where is the Jankovek family from?

You can see how Jankovek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankovek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jankovek family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jankovek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jankovek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankovek 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 10 census records available for the last name Jankovek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankovek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jankovek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jankovek. For the veterans among your Jankovek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankovek lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Jankovek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jankovek in 1979 was 83, and 92 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankovek 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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