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Jilke Family History

Jilke 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: Hilke, Wilke, Milke, Silke, Pike, Pille, Wilk, Hille, Silk, Milne

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Where is the Jilke family from?

You can see how Jilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jilke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jilke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jilke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jilke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jilke 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 67 census records available for the last name Jilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jilke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Jilke. 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 49 military records available for the last name Jilke. For the veterans among your Jilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jilke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Jilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jilke in 1973 was 74, and 84 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jilke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jilke 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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