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Waelke Family History

Waelke 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: Welke, Walke, Woelke, Walker, Wagle, Wale, Bielke, Belke, Oelke

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Where is the Waelke family from?

You can see how Waelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waelke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waelke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Waelke families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Waelke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Waelke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waelke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Waelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waelke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Waelke. 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 12 military records available for the last name Waelke. For the veterans among your Waelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waelke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Waelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Waelke in 1969 was 94, and 63 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waelke 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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