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Jannke Family History

Jannke 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, Manne, Hanke, Janko, Ganske, Jonke, Jayne, Manske

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Where is the Jannke family from?

You can see how Jannke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jannke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jannke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jannke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Jannke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Jannke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Jannke. 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 39 military records available for the last name Jannke. For the veterans among your Jannke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jannke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jannke in 1965 was 82, and 71 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannke 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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