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Lahke Family History

Lahke 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: Lake, Laske, Laake, Lahue, Larke, Lamke, Blake, Laska, Lage, Lane

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Where is the Lahke family from?

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

What did your Lahke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Lahke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Lahke. 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 16 military records available for the last name Lahke. For the veterans among your Lahke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lahke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lahke in 1962 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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