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Janossy Family History

Janossy 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: Janosky, Janos, Janoski, Janisse, Janosik, Jansky, Janosko, Janovsky

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Where is the Janossy family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janossy 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 Janossy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janossy. 100% of Janossy men worked as an Upholsterer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Upholsterer
    100%

What Janossy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Janossy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janossy 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Janossy. 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 19 military records available for the last name Janossy. For the veterans among your Janossy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janossy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Janossy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Janossy in 1967 was 76, and 79 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janossy 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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