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Gaulke Name Meaning

East German: variant of Gohlke .

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


Similar surnames: Gruhlke, Gaul, Dalke, Haulk, Grulke, Paule, Galle, Maule, Gacke

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Where is the Gaulke family from?

You can see how Gaulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaulke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaulke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Gaulke families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gaulke's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Gaulke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaulke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaulke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaulke. 26% of Gaulke men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Gaulke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaulke were Farming and 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
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gaulke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaulke 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Gaulke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gaulke. For the veterans among your Gaulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaulke lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gaulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaulke in 1944 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

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