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Stacke Family History

Stacke 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: Stack, Stacker, Starke, Stanke, Stocke, Stacks, Tacke, Stace, Stracke

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Where is the Stacke family from?

You can see how Stacke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stacke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stacke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Stacke families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Stacke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stacke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stacke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stacke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stacke. 24% of Stacke men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Stacke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stacke were New Worker and Waitress. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stacke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stacke 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Stacke. 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 323 military records available for the last name Stacke. For the veterans among your Stacke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stacke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Stacke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Stacke in 1962 was 67, and 54 in 2003.

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