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Janosko Family History

Janosko Surname Meaning

Slovak (Janoško also Jánoško): from a pet form of the personal name Jánoš or Janoš (see Janos)

a derivative of Ján (see Jan).

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


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Where is the Janosko family from?

You can see how Janosko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janosko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Janosko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Janosko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Janosko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janosko 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 Janosko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janosko. 41% of Janosko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Janosko women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janosko were Salesman and Proprietor.

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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
    41%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Janosko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Janosko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janosko 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Janosko. 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 300 military records available for the last name Janosko. For the veterans among your Janosko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janosko lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Janosko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Janosko in 1945 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janosko 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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