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Jaehne Family History

Jaehne Surname Meaning

German (Jähne): from a derivative of the personal name Johann(es) (see John). Compare Yahne.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jaehne family from?

You can see how Jaehne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaehne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaehne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Jaehne families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaehne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jaehne families in 1880.
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What did your Jaehne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Art Dealer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaehne. 100% of Jaehne men worked as an Art Dealer and 100% of Jaehne women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Art Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Jaehne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Jaehne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaehne 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Jaehne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 249 military records available for the last name Jaehne. For the veterans among your Jaehne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaehne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Jaehne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jaehne in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaehne ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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