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Wallke Family History

Wallke 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: Waltke, Walke, Walle, Wall, Waller, Wallace, Galle, Walker, Wagle

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Where is the Wallke family from?

You can see how Wallke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wallke family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wallke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wallke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wallke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wallke. 100% of Wallke 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Wallke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallke 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wallke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wallke. For the veterans among your Wallke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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