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Floerke Family History

Floerke Surname Meaning

German (Flörke): from a pet form of the personal names Florian or Florentinus.

Both names are derived from Latin Florus, which itself originates from florus, meaning ‘blooming’ or ‘flowering’.

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


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Where is the Floerke family from?

You can see how Floerke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floerke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Floerke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Floerke families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Floerke's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Floerke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Floerke 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 Floerke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Floerke. 34% of Floerke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Floerke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Floerke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floerke 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Floerke. 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 346 military records available for the last name Floerke. For the veterans among your Floerke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floerke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Floerke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Floerke in 1962 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Floerke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floerke 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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