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Janovitch Family History

Janovitch 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: Jankovich, Jankovic, Janowicz, Jackovich, Radovich, Stanovich

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Where is the Janovitch family from?

You can see how Janovitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janovitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janovitch family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Janovitch's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Janovitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janovitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janovitch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Janovitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janovitch 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Janovitch. 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 21 military records available for the last name Janovitch. For the veterans among your Janovitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janovitch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Janovitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Janovitch in 1966 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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