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Janocha Family History

Janocha 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: Arocha, Janca, Mancha, Janota, Matocha, Janecka, Jaroch, Pacocha

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Where is the Janocha family from?

You can see how Janocha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janocha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Janocha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Janocha family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Janocha's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Janocha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janocha 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 Janocha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janocha. 58% of Janocha men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Weaver
    11%
  • Printer
    11%

What Janocha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Janocha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janocha 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Janocha. 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 217 military records available for the last name Janocha. For the veterans among your Janocha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janocha lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Janocha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Janocha in 1962 was 49, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janocha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janocha 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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