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Leoke Family History

Leoke 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: Leake, Leske, Leone, Loke, Lenke, Lemke, Leeke, Lee, Loge, Leo

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Where is the Leoke family from?

You can see how Leoke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leoke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leoke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Leoke families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Leoke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leoke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leoke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leoke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Leoke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leoke 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Leoke. 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 Leoke. For the veterans among your Leoke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leoke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Leoke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leoke in 1972 was 76, and 92 in 1988.

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