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Janow Family History

Janow Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Janów): habitational name from Janów a place called with the personal name Jan. As an American name it may also be a shortened form of any of various Slavic and Jewish surnames beginning with Janow- e.g. Janowski.

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


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Where is the Janow family from?

You can see how Janow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Janow families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Janow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Janow families in 1911.
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What did your Janow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janow. 47% of Janow men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    39%
  • Miner
    16%

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Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Janow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janow 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Janow. 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 239 military records available for the last name Janow. For the veterans among your Janow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Janow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Janow in 1957 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janow 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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