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Waltke Family History

Waltke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names formed with Old High German waltan ‘to rule’ as the first element

as in Walter.

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


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Where is the Waltke family from?

You can see how Waltke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waltke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Waltke families living in Staffordshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Waltke's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Waltke families in 1891.
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What did your Waltke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltke. 40% of Waltke men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Waltke women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waltke were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

What Waltke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waltke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltke 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Waltke. 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 260 military records available for the last name Waltke. For the veterans among your Waltke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Waltke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Waltke in 1958 was 55, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltke 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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