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Janotta Family History

Janotta 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, Manetta, Pagnotta, Magnotta, Vanatta, Marotta, Panetta

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Where is the Janotta family from?

You can see how Janotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janotta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Janotta families living in Wisconsin. This was about 24% of all the recorded Janotta's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Janotta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janotta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janotta. 25% of Janotta men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Chauffer
    25%
  • Engineer
    25%
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What Janotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Janotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janotta 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Janotta. 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 383 military records available for the last name Janotta. For the veterans among your Janotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janotta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Janotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Janotta in 1966 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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