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Jetke Family History

Jetke 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: Jette, Jenke, Betke, Jeske, Jerke, Berke, Leake, Jesse, Petre, Denke

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Where is the Jetke family from?

You can see how Jetke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jetke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jetke families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jetke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jetke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jetke 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 Jetke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jetke. 100% of Jetke women worked as a Janitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitress
    100%

What Jetke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Jetke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jetke 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jetke. 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 29 military records available for the last name Jetke. For the veterans among your Jetke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jetke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Jetke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jetke in 1973 was 80, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jetke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jetke 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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