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Janostak Family History

Janostak 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: Janota, Janosik, Janowiak, Anastas, Ragosta, Janos, Szostak, Shostak

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Where is the Janostak family from?

You can see how Janostak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janostak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Janostak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Janostak families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Janostak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Janostak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janostak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Janostak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janostak 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Janostak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Janostak. For the veterans among your Janostak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janostak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Janostak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Janostak in 1972 was 33, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janostak 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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