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Dapke Family History

Dapke 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: Papke, Dopke, Kapke, Danke, Hapke, Dake, Dalke, Darke, Duke, Dale

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Where is the Dapke family from?

You can see how Dapke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dapke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dapke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Dapke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dapke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dapke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dapke 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 128 census records available for the last name Dapke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dapke 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 Dapke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dapke. For the veterans among your Dapke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dapke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Dapke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dapke in 1966 was 69, and 57 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dapke 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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