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Janouski Family History

Janouski 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, Jaworski, Jankowski, Janeski, Danowski, Janosko

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Where is the Janouski family from?

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

What did your Janouski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janouski. 56% of Janouski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Janouski women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    56%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Meat Cutter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Janouski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Janouski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janouski 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Janouski. 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 29 military records available for the last name Janouski. For the veterans among your Janouski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janouski lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Janouski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Janouski in 1973 was 79, and 75 in 2000.

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