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Jankovic Family History

Jankovic Name Meaning

Serbian and Croatian (Janković); Slovenian and Slovak (Jankovič): patronymic from the personal name Janko . Compare Yankovich .

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


Similar surnames: Jankovich, Janko, Markovic, Stankovic, Matkovich, Ratkovich

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Where is the Jankovic family from?

You can see how Jankovic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankovic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Jankovic families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Jankovic's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jankovic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankovic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jankovic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jankovic. 31% of Jankovic men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jankovic women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jankovic were Mechanic and Sewing Machine Operator. .

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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
    31%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jankovic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankovic 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jankovic. 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 488 military records available for the last name Jankovic. For the veterans among your Jankovic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankovic lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jankovic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jankovic in 1966 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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