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Baedke Family History

Baedke 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: Berke, Bade, Bakke, Backe, Badie, Bielke, Belke, Balke, Bake, Beske

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Where is the Baedke family from?

You can see how Baedke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baedke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baedke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Baedke family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Baedke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Baedke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baedke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baedke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baedke. 78% of Baedke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%
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What Baedke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Baedke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baedke 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 Baedke. 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 42 military records available for the last name Baedke. For the veterans among your Baedke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baedke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Baedke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baedke in 1966 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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