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Lidke Family History

Lidke 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: Limke, Litke, Like, Lide, Liske, Lipke, Libke, Liedke, Ludke, Linke

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Where is the Lidke family from?

You can see how Lidke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lidke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lidke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Lidke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lidke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lidke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lidke 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 Lidke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lidke. 58% of Lidke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lidke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lidke were Conductor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Conductor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Lidke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Lidke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lidke 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Lidke. 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 244 military records available for the last name Lidke. For the veterans among your Lidke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lidke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lidke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lidke in 1962 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lidke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lidke 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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