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Gaulke Family History

Gaulke Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Gohlke.

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


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Where is the Gaulke family from?

You can see how Gaulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaulke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaulke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gaulke families living in Derbyshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gaulke's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gaulke families in 1891.
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What did your Gaulke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaulke. 100% of Gaulke 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gaulke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaulke 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Gaulke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gaulke. For the veterans among your Gaulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaulke lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gaulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaulke in 1944 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaulke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaulke 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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