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Palke Family History

Palke 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: Paske, Balke, Palme, Palko, Palka, Pake, Papke, Walke, Parke, Dalke

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Where is the Palke family from?

You can see how Palke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Palke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Palke family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palke's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Palke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palke 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 Palke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palke. 100% of Palke 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
    100%

What Palke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Palke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palke 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Palke. 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 51 military records available for the last name Palke. For the veterans among your Palke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Palke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Palke in 1958 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palke 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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