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Jencke Family History

Jencke 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: Mencke, Jenke, Jencks, Bence, Denke, Dence, Lence, Reincke, Jenks

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Where is the Jencke family from?

You can see how Jencke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jencke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jencke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Jencke families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jencke's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jencke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jencke 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 394 census records available for the last name Jencke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jencke 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Jencke. 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 45 military records available for the last name Jencke. For the veterans among your Jencke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jencke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1971, in the United States, Jencke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Jencke in 1963 was 96, and 82 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jencke 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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