Janicke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Janicke family

The surname Janicke was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Janicke family

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Janicke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Yannick, Yannich, Jannicke, Jannick, Janicken, Janicki, Yanacke, Yanicken, Yanichen, Janichen and many more.

Early Notables of the Janicke family

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Janicke migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Janicke Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Carle Janicke, aged 36, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Halcione" in 1870 1

Sources +

New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 12th December 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html