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Jankus Family History

Jankus 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: Janus, Mankus, Banks, Malkus, Angus, Backus, Janko, Minkus, Barkus

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Where is the Jankus family from?

You can see how Jankus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jankus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Jankus families living in Tennessee. This was about 24% of all the recorded Jankus's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Jankus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jankus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Canner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jankus. 37% of Jankus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jankus women worked as a Canner. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Canner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jankus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankus 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Jankus. 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 132 military records available for the last name Jankus. For the veterans among your Jankus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jankus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jankus in 1963 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

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