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Domke Family History

Domke Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Thomas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Domke family from?

You can see how Domke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Domke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Domke families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Domke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Domke families in 1891.
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What did your Domke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Domke. 23% of Domke men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Domke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Domke were Salesman and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Laborer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Domke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Domke. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Domke. For the veterans among your Domke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Domke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Domke in 1952 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Domke 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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