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Jankoviak Family History

Jankoviak 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: Jankowiak, Jankovic, Jaskowiak, Jankovich, Jackowiak, Janowiak

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Where is the Jankoviak family from?

You can see how Jankoviak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankoviak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jankoviak family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jankoviak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jankoviak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankoviak 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 Jankoviak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jankoviak. 100% of Jankoviak men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jankoviak women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Jankoviak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Jankoviak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankoviak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jankoviak. 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 63 military records available for the last name Jankoviak. For the veterans among your Jankoviak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankoviak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Jankoviak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jankoviak in 1961 was 55, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jankoviak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankoviak 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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