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Florke Family History

Florke 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: Flore, Floerke, Force, Flock, Forge, Forte, Flor, Flory, Forde, Flora

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Where is the Florke family from?

You can see how Florke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Florke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Florke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Florke families living in Missouri. This was about 89% of all the recorded Florke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Florke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Florke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Florke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Florke. 50% of Florke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Florke women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Florke were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Florke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Florke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Florke 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Florke. 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 260 military records available for the last name Florke. For the veterans among your Florke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Florke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Florke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Florke in 1964 was 73, and 96 in 2004.

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