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Jaknke Family History

Jaknke 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: Jahnke, Janke, Bakke, Hanke, Janko, Jonke, Jayne, Jenke, Mahnke, Jank

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Where is the Jaknke family from?

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

There are 27 census records available for the last name Jaknke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaknke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jaknke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jaknke. For the veterans among your Jaknke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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