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Kathke Family History

Kathke 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: Bathke, Rathke, Kaake, Kaske, Kahre, Mathre, Bathe, Natzke, Mathie

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Where is the Kathke family from?

You can see how Kathke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kathke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kathke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kathke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kathke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kathke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kathke 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 Kathke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kathke. 100% of Kathke men worked as a Grinder.

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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

  • Grinder
    100%

What Kathke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Kathke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kathke 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Kathke. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kathke. For the veterans among your Kathke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kathke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Kathke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kathke in 1954 was 33, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kathke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kathke 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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