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Domke Name Meaning

German: from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Thomas .

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


Similar surnames: Dopke, Dome, Humke, Remke, Lemke, Tome, Dorko, Doepke, Limke, Borke

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Where is the Domke family from?

You can see how Domke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Domke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Domke family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Domke's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Domke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Domke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Domke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Domke. 100% of Domke 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Domke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Domke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Domke. For the veterans among your Domke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Domke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Domke in 1952 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

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