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Holmke Family History

Holmke 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: Holme, Helmke, Holm, Hole, Holmer, Homme, Holmes, Humke, Holte, Hilke

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Where is the Holmke family from?

You can see how Holmke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holmke family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Holmke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Holmke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holmke 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 40 census records available for the last name Holmke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmke 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Holmke. 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 Holmke. For the veterans among your Holmke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmke lifespan?

Average Holmke life expectancy in 1982 was 101 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holmke 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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