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Jaehnig Family History

Jaehnig 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: Koenig, Haessig, Laessig, Roehrig, Rehrig, Reinig, Breunig, Jahn

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Where is the Jaehnig family from?

You can see how Jaehnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaehnig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaehnig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Jaehnig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jaehnig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jaehnig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaehnig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaehnig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jaehnig. 50% of Jaehnig men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Jaehnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaehnig 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Jaehnig. 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 144 military records available for the last name Jaehnig. For the veterans among your Jaehnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaehnig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jaehnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jaehnig in 1965 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

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