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Jaenecke Family History

Jaenecke 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: Jaenicke, Janecka, Warnecke, Janicke, Koenecke, Benecke, Denecke

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Where is the Jaenecke family from?

You can see how Jaenecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaenecke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaenecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Jaenecke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaenecke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jaenecke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaenecke 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 Jaenecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator Comptometer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaenecke. 100% of Jaenecke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jaenecke women worked as an Operator Comptometer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator Comptometer
    100%

What Jaenecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Jaenecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaenecke 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Jaenecke. 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 180 military records available for the last name Jaenecke. For the veterans among your Jaenecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaenecke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jaenecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jaenecke in 1965 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaenecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaenecke 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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