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Tholke Family History

Tholke 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: Thole, Holme, Hole, Holte, Hilke, Holle, Thore, Thobe, Tholl, Thode

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Where is the Tholke family from?

You can see how Tholke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tholke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tholke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Tholke families living in Indiana. This was about 89% of all the recorded Tholke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tholke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tholke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tholke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tholke. 45% of Tholke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tholke women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Tholke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Tholke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tholke 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Tholke. 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 235 military records available for the last name Tholke. For the veterans among your Tholke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tholke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tholke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tholke in 1962 was 72, and 65 in 2003.

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