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Juhnke Family History

Juhnke Name Meaning

German: from a Germanized form of a derivative of Old Slavic junъ ‘young’ (compare Czech Junek ).

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


Similar surnames: Jahnke, Johnke, Ruhnke, Jonke, Kahnke, Kuhnke, Boehnke, Jahn, Oehmke

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Where is the Juhnke family from?

You can see how Juhnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juhnke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Juhnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Juhnke families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Juhnke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Juhnke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juhnke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Juhnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Juhnke. 42% of Juhnke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Juhnke women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Juhnke were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Juhnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juhnke 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Juhnke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 515 military records available for the last name Juhnke. For the veterans among your Juhnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juhnke lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Juhnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Juhnke in 1944 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

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