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Jecke Family History

Jecke 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: Jenke, Hecke, Jeske, Jeck, Jerke, Mecke, Ecke, Beck, Cocke, Heck

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Where is the Jecke family from?

You can see how Jecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jecke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jecke family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jecke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jecke. 100% of Jecke women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Jecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Jecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jecke 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Jecke. 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 36 military records available for the last name Jecke. For the veterans among your Jecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jecke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1971, in the United States, Jecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jecke in 1970 was 77, and 78 in 1971.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jecke 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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