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Suelke Family History

Suelke 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: Selke, Zuelke, Selle, Muecke, Bielke, Belke, Oelke, Guelker, Sule

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Where is the Suelke family from?

You can see how Suelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suelke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suelke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Suelke families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Suelke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Suelke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suelke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Suelke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Suelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suelke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Suelke. 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 30 military records available for the last name Suelke. For the veterans among your Suelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suelke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Suelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Suelke in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2001.

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