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Cilke Family History

Cilke 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: Hilke, Wilke, Milke, Ciske, Silke, Pike, Cocke, Pille, Cole, Cilley

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Where is the Cilke family from?

You can see how Cilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cilke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cilke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cilke family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Cilke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Cilke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cilke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Cilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cilke 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Cilke. 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 53 military records available for the last name Cilke. For the veterans among your Cilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cilke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Cilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cilke in 1965 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cilke 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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