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Bathke Family History

Bathke Surname Meaning

German (Bäthke): variant of German Bethke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bathke family from?

You can see how Bathke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bathke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bathke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Bathke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 34% of all the recorded Bathke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bathke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bathke 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 Bathke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bathke. 33% of Bathke men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Bathke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bathke were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Bathke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bathke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bathke 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Bathke. 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 666 military records available for the last name Bathke. For the veterans among your Bathke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bathke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bathke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bathke in 1953 was 45, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bathke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bathke 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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