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Shulke Family History

Shulke 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: Hulke, Schulke, Humke, Hulse, Hilke, Schule, Sule, Schuelke, Huske

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Where is the Shulke family from?

You can see how Shulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shulke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shulke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shulke families living in Iowa. This was about 32% of all the recorded Shulke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shulke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shulke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shulke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shulke. 100% of Shulke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shulke women worked as a Trained Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    100%
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What Shulke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Shulke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shulke 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shulke. 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 55 military records available for the last name Shulke. For the veterans among your Shulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shulke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Shulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shulke in 1967 was 70, and 77 in 2001.

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