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Janov Family History

Janov Surname Meaning

Slovak (eastern Slovakia): patronymic from the personal name Jan.

Macedonian: patronymic from the personal name Jano which is related to Jane (see Janeski).

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


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Where is the Janov family from?

You can see how Janov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janov family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Janov families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Janov's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Janov families in 1920.
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What did your Janov ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janov. 60% of Janov men worked as a Painter and 50% of Janov women worked as a Milliner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janov were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milliner
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Janov family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Janov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janov 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Janov. 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 130 military records available for the last name Janov. For the veterans among your Janov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janov lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Janov in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

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