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Hamke Family History

Hamke 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: Humke, Hake, Hanke, Harke, Hamme, Haake, Hacke, Hampe, Hamre, Kamke

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Where is the Hamke family from?

You can see how Hamke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hamke families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hamke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hamke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamke 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 Hamke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamke. 46% of Hamke men worked as a Farming and 100% of Hamke women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hamke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Hamke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamke 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Hamke. 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 86 military records available for the last name Hamke. For the veterans among your Hamke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hamke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hamke in 1964 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamke 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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