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Janecki Family History

Janecki 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: Janeski, Janicki, Janecka, Jarecki, Galecki, Radecki, Lasecki

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Where is the Janecki family from?

You can see how Janecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janecki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Janecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Janecki families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Janecki's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Janecki families in 1880.
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What did your Janecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Tender were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janecki. 57% of Janecki men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Janecki women worked as a Machine Tender. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janecki were Mechanic and Beauty Parlor. .

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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
    57%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Tender
    34%
  • Envelope Operator
    34%
  • Beauty Parlor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Janecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janecki 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Janecki. 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 161 military records available for the last name Janecki. For the veterans among your Janecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janecki lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Janecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Janecki in 1942 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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