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Farke Family History

Farke 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: Harke, Fake, Fare, Faske, Farve, Parke, Larke, Barke, Darke, Falke

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Where is the Farke family from?

You can see how Farke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Farke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Farke families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farke's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Farke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farke 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 Farke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farke. 50% of Farke men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labor
    20%

What Farke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Farke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farke 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Farke. 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 75 military records available for the last name Farke. For the veterans among your Farke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Farke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Farke in 1969 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farke 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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