This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Yahnke family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Yahnke Family History

Yahnke Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jahnke.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Yahnke family from?

You can see how Yahnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yahnke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yahnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Yahnke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yahnke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yahnke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yahnke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Yahnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yahnke. 37% of Yahnke men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Yahnke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yahnke were Machinist and Housework.

View Census Data for Yahnke | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

What Yahnke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yahnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yahnke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Yahnke

Passenger Lists

There are 137 immigration records available for the last name Yahnke. 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.

View all Yahnke immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 399 military records available for the last name Yahnke. For the veterans among your Yahnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Yahnke military records

You've only scratched the surface of Yahnke family history

Discover More

What is the average Yahnke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Yahnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yahnke in 1956 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yahnke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yahnke 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Yahnke family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial