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Celke Family History

Celke 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: Belke, Oelke, Welke, Selke, Helke, Cocke, Berke, Cole, Pelle, Belle

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Where is the Celke family from?

You can see how Celke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Celke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Celke families living in Iowa. This was about 70% of all the recorded Celke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Celke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celke 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 Celke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pharmacist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Celke. 100% of Celke men worked as a Pharmacist.

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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

  • Pharmacist
    100%

What Celke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Celke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celke 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Celke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Celke. For the veterans among your Celke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celke lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Celke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Celke in 1988 was 77, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Celke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Celke 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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