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Jaehnke Family History

Jaehnke Surname 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: Jahnke, Jenke, Mahnke, Boehnke, Dehnke, Dahnke, Behnke, Janke

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Where is the Jaehnke family from?

You can see how Jaehnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaehnke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jaehnke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jaehnke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jaehnke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaehnke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Jaehnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaehnke 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Jaehnke. 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 50 military records available for the last name Jaehnke. For the veterans among your Jaehnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaehnke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jaehnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jaehnke in 1964 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaehnke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaehnke 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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