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Poedtke Family History

Poedtke 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: Luedtke, Liedtke, Hedtke, Goedeke, Postle, Petre, Goede, Porte, Doede

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Where is the Poedtke family from?

You can see how Poedtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poedtke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poedtke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poedtke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poedtke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Poedtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poedtke 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Poedtke. 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 9 military records available for the last name Poedtke. For the veterans among your Poedtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poedtke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Poedtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Poedtke in 1965 was 71, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poedtke 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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