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Janko Name Meaning

Polish, Ukrainian, Czech, and Slovenian; Hungarian (Jankó): from a pet form of the Slavic personal name Jan, Slovenian Janez, Hungarian János, vernacular forms of Latin Johannes (see John). Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a pet form of the personal name Yakov (see Jacob).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Danko, Hanko, Panko, Jank, Janka, Franko, Manko, Janco, Janos, Jasko

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Janko Family Origin

Where is the Janko family from?

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You can see how Janko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janko families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Janko families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 92% of all the recorded Janko's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Janko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Janko Family Occupations

What did your Janko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Janko. 30% of Janko men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farmers Son
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Janko Historical Records

What Janko family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Janko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Janko. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Janko. For the veterans among your Janko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Janko Life Expectancy

What is the average Janko lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Janko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1951. The average life expectancy for Janko in 1951 was 100, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janko 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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