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Halke Family History

Halke 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: Hale, Halse, Halle, Hake, Hanke, Harke, Hilke, Balke, Haake, Hacke

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Where is the Halke family from?

You can see how Halke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Halke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Halke families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Halke's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Halke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halke 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 Halke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Halke. 100% of Halke 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 Halke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Halke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halke 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Halke. 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 229 military records available for the last name Halke. For the veterans among your Halke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halke lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Halke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Halke in 1979 was 92, and 59 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halke 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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