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Watcke Family History

Watcke 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: Wack, Backe, Wake, Nacke, Hacke, Natzke, Gacke, Watne, Waltke, Wacker

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Where is the Watcke family from?

You can see how Watcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watcke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Watcke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Watcke families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Watcke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Watcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watcke 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 73 census records available for the last name Watcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watcke 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Watcke. 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 40 military records available for the last name Watcke. For the veterans among your Watcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watcke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Watcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Watcke in 1972 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watcke 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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