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Hertke Family History

Hertke 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: Hartke, Hedtke, Bertke, Hertle, Hertz, Berke, Herre, Harke, Herek

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Where is the Hertke family from?

You can see how Hertke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hertke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hertke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hertke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertke 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 31 census records available for the last name Hertke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertke 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hertke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hertke. For the veterans among your Hertke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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