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Daake Family History

Daake 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: Drake, Kaake, Haake, Laake, Taake, Danke, Daane, Dake, Dalke, Darke

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Where is the Daake family from?

You can see how Daake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Daake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Daake families living in Wisconsin. This was about 28% of all the recorded Daake's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Daake families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daake. 43% of Daake men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Daake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daake 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Daake. 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 123 military records available for the last name Daake. For the veterans among your Daake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daake lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Daake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Daake in 1959 was 64, and 59 in 2004.

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