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Herke Family History

Herke 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: Berke, Herre, Harke, Heike, Herde, Hecke, Henke, Heeke, Jerke, Helke

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Where is the Herke family from?

You can see how Herke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Herke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Herke families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Herke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herke. 53% of Herke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Herke women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herke were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Herke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herke 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Herke. 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 284 military records available for the last name Herke. For the veterans among your Herke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Herke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Herke in 1959 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herke 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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