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Januska Family History

Januska 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: Haluska, Galuska, Maruska, Janoski, Jansa, Janka, Janeski, Janecka

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Where is the Januska family from?

You can see how Januska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Januska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Januska families living in Ohio. This was about 21% of all the recorded Januska's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Januska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Januska 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 Januska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Moulder and Factory Wker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Januska. 17% of Januska men worked as a Moulder and 20% of Januska women worked as a Factory Wker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Januska were Truck Driver 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

  • Moulder
    17%
  • Presser
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Wker
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Januska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Januska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Januska 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Januska. 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 159 military records available for the last name Januska. For the veterans among your Januska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Januska lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Januska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Januska in 1955 was 47, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Januska 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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