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Vatke Family History

Vatke 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: Vaske, Ratke, Hatke, Pate, Paske, Lake, Kaake, Rake, Matte, Valko

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Where is the Vatke family from?

You can see how Vatke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vatke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Vatke families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vatke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Vatke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vatke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Vatke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vatke 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vatke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vatke. For the veterans among your Vatke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vatke lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Vatke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vatke in 1980 was 91, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vatke 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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