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Liedtke Name Meaning

German:: variant of Lüdtke (see Luedtke ). variant of Liedke

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Luedtke, Liedke, Ludtke, Luedke, Litke, Lietzke, Luedeke, Luepke

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Where is the Liedtke family from?

You can see how Liedtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liedtke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Liedtke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Liedtke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Liedtke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Liedtke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liedtke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Liedtke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liedtke. 19% of Liedtke men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Liedtke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liedtke were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Liedtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liedtke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Liedtke. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Liedtke. For the veterans among your Liedtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liedtke lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Liedtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Liedtke in 1942 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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