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Johnke Name Meaning

North German: from a pet form of John .

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


Similar surnames: Johnk, Jahnke, Jonke, Janke, Kohnke, Dehnke, Behnke, John, Kuhnke

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Where is the Johnke family from?

You can see how Johnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Johnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Johnke families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Johnke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Johnke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Johnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johnke. 22% of Johnke men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Johnke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johnke were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Johnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnke 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 849 immigration records available for the last name Johnke. 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 477 military records available for the last name Johnke. For the veterans among your Johnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Johnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Johnke in 1963 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

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