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Janik Family History

Janik Name Meaning

Polish Sorbian and Hungarian; Czech and Slovak (Janík): from a pet form of the personal name Jan (Slovak Ján) an equivalent of John . Compare Janich 2 Janick 1 and Yanik .

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


Similar surnames: Janek, Janak, Yanik, Jank, Banik, Janiak, Janos, Balik, Panek

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Where is the Janik family from?

You can see how Janik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Janik families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Janik's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Janik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janik ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Janik. 100% of Janik 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Janik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janik 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Janik. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Janik. For the veterans among your Janik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janik lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Janik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Janik in 1951 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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