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Janysek Family History

Janysek 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: Jansen, Janecek, Janosik, Janssen, Janacek, Jasek, Janicek, Janousek

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Where is the Janysek family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janysek. 100% of Janysek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Janysek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janysek 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Janysek. 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 27 military records available for the last name Janysek. For the veterans among your Janysek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janysek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janysek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Janysek in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janysek 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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