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Hardke Family History

Hardke 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: Harke, Hardie, Hartke, Hardtke, Hardee, Handke, Hare, Hard, Harden

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Where is the Hardke family from?

You can see how Hardke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hardke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hardke families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hardke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hardke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hardke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hardke. 67% of Hardke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Farming
    34%
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Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Hardke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardke 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Hardke. 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 57 military records available for the last name Hardke. For the veterans among your Hardke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hardke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hardke in 1965 was 56, and 67 in 2003.

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