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Poethke Family History

Poethke 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: Goethe, Roethle, Bethke, Goetzke, Petzke, Petek, Postle, Poche, Petre

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Where is the Poethke family from?

You can see how Poethke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poethke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poethke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Poethke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Poethke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Poethke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poethke 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 67 census records available for the last name Poethke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poethke 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Poethke. 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 25 military records available for the last name Poethke. For the veterans among your Poethke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poethke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Poethke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Poethke in 1969 was 71, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poethke 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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