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Liedke Family History

Liedke Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Lüdtke (see Luedtke). from an Old Prussian name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Liedke family from?

You can see how Liedke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liedke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Liedke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Liedke family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Liedke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Liedke families in 1891.
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What did your Liedke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liedke. 29% of Liedke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Liedke women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Waiter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Liedke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liedke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liedke 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Liedke. 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 762 military records available for the last name Liedke. For the veterans among your Liedke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liedke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Liedke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Liedke in 1962 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liedke 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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