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Wutke Family History

Wutke 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: Lutke, Wuttke, Wutzke, Utke, Duke, Humke, Burke, Luke, Punke, Wake

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Where is the Wutke family from?

You can see how Wutke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wutke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wutke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Wutke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wutke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wutke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wutke 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 Wutke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wutke. 42% of Wutke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wutke women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    42%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wutke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wutke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wutke 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Wutke. 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 192 military records available for the last name Wutke. For the veterans among your Wutke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wutke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wutke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wutke in 1962 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wutke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wutke 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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