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Schulke Family History

Schulke Surname Meaning

German (Schülke): see Schuelke.

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


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Where is the Schulke family from?

You can see how Schulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schulke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schulke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schulke families living in Glamorgan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Schulke's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Schulke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schulke 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 Schulke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schulke. 32% of Schulke men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Schulke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schulke were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Schulke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schulke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schulke 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schulke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schulke. For the veterans among your Schulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schulke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schulke in 1954 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schulke 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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