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Tabke Family History

Tabke 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: Tanke, Taake, Tacke, Abke, Paske, Mabee, Babe, Lake, Kaake, Cable

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Where is the Tabke family from?

You can see how Tabke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tabke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tabke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Tabke families living in Iowa. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tabke's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Tabke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tabke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tabke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tabke. 100% of Tabke men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Tabke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Tabke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tabke 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tabke. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tabke. For the veterans among your Tabke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tabke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tabke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tabke in 1957 was 62, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tabke 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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