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Abke Family History

Abke Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Abke family from?

You can see how Abke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Abke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Abke family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Abke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Abke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abke 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 Abke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abke. 59% of Abke men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    42%

What Abke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Abke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abke 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Abke. 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 100 military records available for the last name Abke. For the veterans among your Abke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Abke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Abke in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abke 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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