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Lidtke Family History

Lidtke 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: Litke, Liedtke, Ludtke, Little, Limke, Lutke, Laduke, Like, Luedtke

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Where is the Lidtke family from?

You can see how Lidtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lidtke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lidtke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Lidtke families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lidtke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lidtke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lidtke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lidtke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lidtke. 77% of Lidtke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lidtke women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    77%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Lidtke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 870 census records available for the last name Lidtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lidtke 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Lidtke. 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 130 military records available for the last name Lidtke. For the veterans among your Lidtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lidtke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lidtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lidtke in 1964 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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