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Janoski Family History

Janoski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Janoszyce in Masovian Voivodeship.

From a derivative of the personal name Janosz (see Janos).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Janoski family from?

You can see how Janoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Janoski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Janoski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Janoski families in 1911.
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What did your Janoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janoski. 28% of Janoski men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Janoski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janoski were New Worker and Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

What Janoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Janoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janoski 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Janoski. 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 470 military records available for the last name Janoski. For the veterans among your Janoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janoski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Janoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Janoski in 1961 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janoski 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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