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Jahncke Family History

Jahncke Name 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, Mahnke, Dahnke, Jaenicke, Janicke, Janke, Johnke, Juhnke

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Where is the Jahncke family from?

You can see how Jahncke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahncke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jahncke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Jahncke families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jahncke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jahncke families in 1880.
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What did your Jahncke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jahncke. 38% of Jahncke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jahncke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jahncke were Proprietor 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jahncke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahncke 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Jahncke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 298 military records available for the last name Jahncke. For the veterans among your Jahncke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahncke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jahncke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jahncke in 1962 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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