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Oerke Family History

Oerke 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: Berke, Oelke, Goerke, Jerke, Moerke, Yerke, Gerke, Kerker, Leake

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Where is the Oerke family from?

You can see how Oerke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oerke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oerke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oerke families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Oerke's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Oerke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oerke 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 Oerke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oerke. 100% of Oerke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Oerke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Oerke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oerke 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Oerke. 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 77 military records available for the last name Oerke. For the veterans among your Oerke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oerke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oerke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oerke in 1964 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oerke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oerke 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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