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Wathke Family History

Wathke 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: Bathke, Rathke, Mathre, Wake, Bathe, Natzke, Wathen, Mathie, Rathe

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Where is the Wathke family from?

You can see how Wathke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wathke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wathke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wathke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wathke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wathke 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 Wathke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wathke. 54% of Wathke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wathke women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wathke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Wathke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wathke. 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 69 military records available for the last name Wathke. For the veterans among your Wathke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wathke lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wathke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wathke in 1949 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wathke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wathke 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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