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Maetke Family History

Maetke 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: Mattke, Matte, Marte, Mate, Muecke, Mauthe, Majette, Mette, Meske

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Maetke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maetke 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Maetke. 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 11 military records available for the last name Maetke. For the veterans among your Maetke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maetke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Maetke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maetke in 1967 was 71, and 78 in 1997.

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