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Kauke Family History

Kauke 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: Kaake, Kaske, Kauk, Kamke, Kapke, Hauke, Duke, Paske, Kage, Lake

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Where is the Kauke family from?

You can see how Kauke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kauke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kauke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kauke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauke 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 Kauke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kauke. 38% of Kauke men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Kauke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Kauke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauke 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Kauke. 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 144 military records available for the last name Kauke. For the veterans among your Kauke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kauke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kauke in 1965 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauke 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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