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Jaecke Family History

Jaecke 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: Jaecks, Jaeckel, Jaeckle, Jack, Jacko, Backe, Muecke, Jacka, Nacke

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Where is the Jaecke family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jaecke. 100% of Jaecke 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jaecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Jaecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaecke 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Jaecke. 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 19 military records available for the last name Jaecke. For the veterans among your Jaecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaecke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Jaecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jaecke in 1968 was 62, and 89 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaecke 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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