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Vierke Family History

Vierke 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: Zierke, Fierke, Gierke, Berke, Pierce, Verge, Viernes, Verde, Pierre

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Where is the Vierke family from?

You can see how Vierke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vierke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vierke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Vierke families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Vierke's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Vierke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vierke 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 Vierke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vierke. 50% of Vierke 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
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

What Vierke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Vierke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vierke 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Vierke. 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 111 military records available for the last name Vierke. For the veterans among your Vierke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vierke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Vierke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vierke in 1962 was 72, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vierke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vierke 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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