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Paetke Family History

Paetke 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: Paepke, Pate, Paske, Paek, Petre, Prete, Paeth, Pete, Payette, Pieske

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Where is the Paetke family from?

You can see how Paetke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paetke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Paetke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Paetke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Paetke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paetke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paetke 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 165 census records available for the last name Paetke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paetke 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Paetke. 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 27 military records available for the last name Paetke. For the veterans among your Paetke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paetke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1998, in the United States, Paetke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paetke in 1958 was 81, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paetke 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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