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Janicke Name Meaning

East German (also Jänicke): from a Germanized Slavic pet form of the personal name Jan ; compare Janik .

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


Similar surnames: Jaenicke, Janicki, Janik, Banicki, Janicek, Janice, Hance, Jank

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Where is the Janicke family from?

You can see how Janicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janicke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Janicke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Janicke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Janicke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Janicke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janicke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Janicke. 21% of Janicke men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Janicke women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Janicke were Clerk and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Janicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janicke 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Janicke. 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 906 military records available for the last name Janicke. For the veterans among your Janicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janicke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Janicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Janicke in 1958 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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