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Jankowsky Family History

Jankowsky 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: Jankowski, Janowsky, Pankowski, Janowski, Jaskowski, Janikowski

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Where is the Jankowsky family from?

You can see how Jankowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankowsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jankowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jankowsky families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jankowsky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jankowsky families in 1911.
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What did your Jankowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jankowsky. 29% of Jankowsky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jankowsky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jankowsky were Helper and Day Room.

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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
    29%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Day Room
    23%

What Jankowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jankowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankowsky 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Jankowsky. 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 521 military records available for the last name Jankowsky. For the veterans among your Jankowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankowsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jankowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jankowsky in 1963 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankowsky 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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