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Artke Family History

Artke 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: Hartke, Drake, Brake, Arne, Rake, Argue, Artis, Marte, Harke, Astle

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Where is the Artke family from?

You can see how Artke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artke family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Artke family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Artke's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Artke families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Artke 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 51 census records available for the last name Artke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artke 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Artke. 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 28 military records available for the last name Artke. For the veterans among your Artke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Artke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Artke in 1971 was 82, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Artke 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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