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Janitz Family History

Janitz 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: Kanitz, Panitz, Jantz, Lantz, Nantz, Wantz, Kantz, Apitz, Janota

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Where is the Janitz family from?

You can see how Janitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Janitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Janitz families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Janitz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Janitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janitz. 50% of Janitz 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Comon
    25%
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Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Janitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janitz 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Janitz. 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 164 military records available for the last name Janitz. For the veterans among your Janitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Janitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Janitz in 1963 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

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