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Woodke Family History

Woodke Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wuttke.

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


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Where is the Woodke family from?

You can see how Woodke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woodke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Woodke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 34% of all the recorded Woodke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Woodke families in 1880.
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What did your Woodke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woodke. 44% of Woodke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Woodke women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Woodke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woodke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Woodke. 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 153 military records available for the last name Woodke. For the veterans among your Woodke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Woodke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Woodke in 1964 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodke 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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