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Sauke Family History

Sauke 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: Sauve, Sause, Saupe, Hauke, Duke, Saul, Saeki, Sale, Sack, Paske

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Where is the Sauke family from?

You can see how Sauke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sauke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sauke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sauke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sauke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sauke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sauke. 60% of Sauke 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Sauke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauke 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Sauke. 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 Sauke. For the veterans among your Sauke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sauke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sauke in 1959 was 59, and 90 in 2004.

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