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Hamcke Family History

Hamcke 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: Hacke, Haacke, Hacker, Hack, Haack, Humke, Hake, Hance, Hanke, Harke

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Where is the Hamcke family from?

You can see how Hamcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamcke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hamcke family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamcke's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Hamcke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamcke 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 118 census records available for the last name Hamcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamcke 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Hamcke. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hamcke. For the veterans among your Hamcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamcke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hamcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hamcke in 1964 was 68, and 64 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamcke 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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