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Kahnke Family History

Kahnke Surname Meaning

German: probably from a topographic term of Slavic origin which occurs in the Wendland area

the westernmost extension of original Slavic population in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kahnke family from?

You can see how Kahnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahnke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kahnke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kahnke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kahnke families in 1880.
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What did your Kahnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahnke. 50% of Kahnke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kahnke women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kahnke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Kahnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahnke 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kahnke. 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 70 military records available for the last name Kahnke. For the veterans among your Kahnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahnke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kahnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kahnke in 1968 was 77, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahnke 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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