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Baethke Family History

Baethke 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: Bethke, Bathke, Barthe, Bathe, Betke, Baechle, Rathke, Berke, Bath

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Where is the Baethke family from?

You can see how Baethke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baethke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Baethke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Baethke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Baethke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baethke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baethke 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 Baethke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baethke. 67% of Baethke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

What Baethke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Baethke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baethke 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Baethke. 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 75 military records available for the last name Baethke. For the veterans among your Baethke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baethke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Baethke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Baethke in 1962 was 36, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baethke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baethke 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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