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Updeke Family History

Updeke 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: Updike, Updyke, Radeke, Opdyke, Peeke, Ludeke, Luedeke, Pike, Duke

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Where is the Updeke family from?

You can see how Updeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Updeke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Updeke families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Updeke's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Updeke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Updeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Updeke 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Updeke. 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 1 military records available for the last name Updeke. For the veterans among your Updeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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