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Janofski Family History

Janofski 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: Janowski, Janoski, Janofsky, Jaworski, Jankowski, Janeski, Danowski

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Where is the Janofski family from?

You can see how Janofski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janofski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Janofski families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Janofski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Janofski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janofski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janofski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Help was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janofski. 50% of Janofski men worked as a Farm Help. .

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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

  • Farm Help
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Janofski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Janofski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janofski 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Janofski. 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 13 military records available for the last name Janofski. For the veterans among your Janofski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janofski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Janofski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Janofski in 1968 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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