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Dacke Family History

Dacke 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: Dacko, Backe, Nacke, Hacke, Dicke, Dace, Gacke, Dack, Danke, Dake

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Where is the Dacke family from?

You can see how Dacke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dacke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dacke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Dacke families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Dacke's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Dacke families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dacke 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 Dacke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dacke. 100% of Dacke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dacke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Dacke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dacke 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Dacke. 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 Dacke. For the veterans among your Dacke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dacke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Dacke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dacke in 1968 was 74, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dacke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dacke 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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