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Defke Family History

Defke 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: Denke, Defee, Deike, Defoe, Duke, Drake, Berke, Deak, Leake, Decker

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Where is the Defke family from?

You can see how Defke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Defke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Defke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Defke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defke 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 36 census records available for the last name Defke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defke 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Defke. 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 1 military records available for the last name Defke. For the veterans among your Defke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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