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Zauke Family History

Zauke 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: Zaske, Hauke, Duke, Paske, Lake, Kaake, Rake, Aude, Hake, Taube

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Where is the Zauke family from?

You can see how Zauke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zauke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zauke family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zauke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zauke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zauke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zauke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zauke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Zauke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Zauke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zauke 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Zauke. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zauke. For the veterans among your Zauke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zauke lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Zauke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zauke in 1986 was 81, and 87 in 1992.

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