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Paulke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Paul.

Germanized form of Sorbian Pawlko: from a pet form of the personal name Pawoł

an equivalent of Paul.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Paulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Paulke families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Paulke families in 1880.
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There are 317 census records available for the last name Paulke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulke 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Paulke. 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 75 military records available for the last name Paulke. For the veterans among your Paulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1987, in the United States, Paulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Paulke in 1956 was 63, and 74 in 1987.

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