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Karenke Family History

Karenke 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: Krenke, Parente, Kreke, Krienke, Brenke, Krinke, Karen, Grenke

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Where is the Karenke family from?

You can see how Karenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karenke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karenke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Karenke families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Karenke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karenke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karenke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Karenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karenke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Karenke. 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 12 military records available for the last name Karenke. For the veterans among your Karenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karenke lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Karenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Karenke in 1976 was 56, and 64 in 2003.

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