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Janetka Family History

Janetka Name 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: Janecka, Manetta, Janota, Janka, Janeski, Janet, Janek, Panetta

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Where is the Janetka family from?

You can see how Janetka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janetka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janetka family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janetka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Janetka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janetka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janetka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janetka. 50% of Janetka men worked as a Helper and 43% of Janetka women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janetka were Laborer and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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What Janetka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Janetka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janetka 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Janetka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Janetka. For the veterans among your Janetka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janetka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janetka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Janetka in 1963 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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