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Jahnkow Family History

Jahnkow Surname 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: Janko, Pankow, Jahnke, Janow, Zahnow, Rainbow, Cahow, Jacko, Danko

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Where is the Jahnkow family from?

You can see how Jahnkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahnkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jahnkow families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jahnkow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jahnkow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Jahnkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahnkow 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jahnkow. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jahnkow. For the veterans among your Jahnkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahnkow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Jahnkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jahnkow in 1969 was 82, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahnkow 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.

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