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Janott Family History

Janott 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: Janota, Nott, Janos, Arnott, Janoff, Minott, Lynott, Knott, Matott

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Where is the Janott family from?

You can see how Janott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Janott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Janott family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Janott's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Janott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janott ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Janott ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Janott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janott 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Janott. 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 17 military records available for the last name Janott. For the veterans among your Janott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Janott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Janott in 1965 was 81, and 93 in 1996.

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