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Kaelke Family History

Kaelke 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: Kaake, Kale, Kaske, Kalka, Kalk, Bielke, Belke, Oelke, Balke, Koelle

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Where is the Kaelke family from?

You can see how Kaelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaelke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaelke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kaelke families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kaelke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaelke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaelke 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 Kaelke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaelke. 70% of Kaelke 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
    70%
  • Store Keeper
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Kaelke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Kaelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaelke 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kaelke. 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 78 military records available for the last name Kaelke. For the veterans among your Kaelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaelke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kaelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaelke in 1968 was 85, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaelke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaelke 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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