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Wadke Family History

Wadke 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: Wade, Wake, Radke, Walke, Wanke, Wadle, Paske, Cade, Lake, Gade

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Where is the Wadke family from?

You can see how Wadke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wadke families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wadke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadke 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 114 census records available for the last name Wadke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadke 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wadke. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wadke. For the veterans among your Wadke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadke lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Wadke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wadke in 1977 was 84, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wadke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadke 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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