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Ilke Family History

Ilke 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: Ike, Hilke, Iske, Ille, Wilke, Ilse, Milke, Icke, Silke, Pike

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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Ilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilke 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ilke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ilke. For the veterans among your Ilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Ilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ilke in 1966 was 70, and 78 in 1982.

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