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Joehnke Family History

Joehnke 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: Boehnke, Koehnke, Johnke, Boehmke, Hoehne, Boehlke, Jonke, Boehne

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Where is the Joehnke family from?

You can see how Joehnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joehnke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Joehnke family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joehnke's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Joehnke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Joehnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joehnke 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Joehnke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Joehnke. For the veterans among your Joehnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joehnke lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Joehnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Joehnke in 1979 was 78, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joehnke 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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