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Wamke Family History

Wamke 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: Wake, Kamke, Walke, Warmke, Wanke, Lamke, Paske, Lake, Kaake, Rake

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Where is the Wamke family from?

You can see how Wamke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wamke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wamke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wamke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wamke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamke 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 260 census records available for the last name Wamke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamke 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wamke. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wamke. For the veterans among your Wamke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Wamke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wamke in 1964 was 84, and 97 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamke 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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