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Walcke Family History

Walcke 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: Waltke, Walke, Walck, Wack, Walker, Wale, Backe, Waldie, Balke, Wake

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Where is the Walcke family from?

You can see how Walcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walcke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walcke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Walcke family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Walcke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Walcke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walcke 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 45 census records available for the last name Walcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walcke 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Walcke. 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 Walcke. For the veterans among your Walcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walcke 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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