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Janulis Family History

Janulis Name Meaning

Lithuanian: patronymic from Polish Janul(a) a pet form of the personal name Jan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Matulis, Manolis, Janus, Danis, Andris, Valis, Janos, Janusz, Jakubik

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Where is the Janulis family from?

You can see how Janulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janulis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Janulis families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Janulis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Janulis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janulis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janulis. 34% of Janulis men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Janulis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janulis were Weaver and Binder. .

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%
  • Weaver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Binder
    25%
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Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Janulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janulis 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Janulis. 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 215 military records available for the last name Janulis. For the veterans among your Janulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janulis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Janulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Janulis in 1959 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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