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Jaehnen Family History

Jaehnen 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: Koehnen, Jahner, Baenen, Haehnel, Behnen, Lehnen, Jenner, Zehner

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Where is the Jaehnen family from?

You can see how Jaehnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaehnen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jaehnen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaehnen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jaehnen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Jaehnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaehnen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jaehnen. 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 Jaehnen. For the veterans among your Jaehnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaehnen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jaehnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jaehnen in 1962 was 89, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaehnen 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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