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Dearke Family History

Dearke 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: Dearie, Darke, Drake, Dear, Berke, Deak, Leake, Demark, Dearth

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Where is the Dearke family from?

You can see how Dearke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearke family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dearke families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dearke's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dearke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dearke 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 24 census records available for the last name Dearke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearke 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dearke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dearke. For the veterans among your Dearke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dearke 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dearke

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