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Jaffke Family History

Jaffke 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: Gaffke, Jaffe, Jaffee, Jaffer, Taffe, Noffke, Jahnke, Joffe, Waffle

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Where is the Jaffke family from?

You can see how Jaffke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaffke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Jaffke families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jaffke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jaffke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaffke 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 Jaffke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jaffke. 25% of Jaffke men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    25%
  • Operates
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%

What Jaffke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Jaffke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffke 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Jaffke. 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 146 military records available for the last name Jaffke. For the veterans among your Jaffke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaffke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jaffke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jaffke in 1951 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaffke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaffke 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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