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Beilke Family History

Beilke Name Meaning

German:: from a pet form of Beile itself a pet form of Elisabeth (see Elizabeth ). from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with bīl ‘sword’ or bīhel ‘axe’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Belke, Berke, Belle, Wilke, Boehlke, Belka, Eike, Bertke, Weinke

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Where is the Beilke family from?

You can see how Beilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beilke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beilke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 76 Beilke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Beilke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Beilke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beilke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beilke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beilke. 48% of Beilke men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Beilke women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beilke were Farming and Servant. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Servant
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beilke 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Beilke. 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 608 military records available for the last name Beilke. For the veterans among your Beilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beilke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beilke in 1962 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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