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Aertker Family History

Aertker Name 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: Kerker, Werther, Merker, Arter, Nartker, Gertler, Erker, Herter

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Where is the Aertker family from?

You can see how Aertker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aertker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aertker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Aertker families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aertker's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Aertker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aertker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aertker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Aertker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Aertker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aertker 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Aertker. 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 31 military records available for the last name Aertker. For the veterans among your Aertker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aertker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Aertker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aertker in 1966 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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