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Janorschke Family History

Janorschke 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: Marschke, Jaeschke, Jenschke, Perschke, Javorsky, Jaworski, Janowski

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Where is the Janorschke family from?

You can see how Janorschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janorschke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Janorschke families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Janorschke's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Janorschke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janorschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janorschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janorschke. 100% of Janorschke men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Janorschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Janorschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janorschke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Janorschke. 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 21 military records available for the last name Janorschke. For the veterans among your Janorschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janorschke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Janorschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Janorschke in 1967 was 70, and 90 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janorschke 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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