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Fatke Family History

Fatke 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: Fake, Faske, Ratke, Fate, Falke, Hatke, Pate, Paske, Lake, Kaake

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Where is the Fatke family from?

You can see how Fatke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fatke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fatke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fatke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fatke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fatke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Fatke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fatke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fatke. For the veterans among your Fatke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fatke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Fatke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fatke in 1968 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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