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Woepke Family History

Woepke 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: Doepke, Roepke, Toepke, Woelke, Koepke, Oelke, Goerke, Boeke, Hopke

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Where is the Woepke family from?

You can see how Woepke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woepke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woepke family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Woepke's in USA. California had the highest population of Woepke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woepke 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 26 census records available for the last name Woepke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woepke 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Woepke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Woepke. For the veterans among your Woepke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woepke lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Woepke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Woepke in 1989 was 90, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woepke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woepke 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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