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Janicka Family History

Janicka 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: Janicki, Janecka, Janicke, Janick, Janca, Jacka, Janka, Janice, Janik

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Where is the Janicka family from?

You can see how Janicka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janicka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Janicka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Janicka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Janicka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Janicka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janicka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janicka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Janicka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janicka 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Janicka. 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 13 military records available for the last name Janicka. For the veterans among your Janicka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janicka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Janicka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Janicka in 1967 was 79, and 73 in 2002.

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