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Alfke Family History

Alfke 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: Blake, Lake, Alfred, Luke, Alfrey, Ake, Balke, Balfe, Calfee, Ale

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Where is the Alfke family from?

You can see how Alfke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alfke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Alfke families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alfke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Alfke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alfke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alfke. 100% of Alfke women worked as a Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Alfke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfke 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Alfke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Alfke. For the veterans among your Alfke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alfke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Alfke in 1963 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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