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Janku Family History

Janku 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: Janko, Jank, Janka, Janke, Bank, Rank, Banks, Jack, Hanke, Jacko

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Where is the Janku family from?

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

What did your Janku ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Janku. 100% of Janku men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Janku. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janku 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Janku. 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 92 military records available for the last name Janku. For the veterans among your Janku ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janku lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Janku life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Janku in 1963 was 76, and 51 in 2004.

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