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Uehrke Family History

Uehrke Name 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: Lehrke, Ehrke, Gehrke, Berke, Buehrle, Behrle, Pehlke, Dehnke, Behlke

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Where is the Uehrke family from?

You can see how Uehrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uehrke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Uehrke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Uehrke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Uehrke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uehrke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uehrke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Uehrke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Uehrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uehrke 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Uehrke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Uehrke. For the veterans among your Uehrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uehrke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1994, in the United States, Uehrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Uehrke in 1956 was 31, and 82 in 1994.

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