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Beelke Family History

Beelke 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: Bielke, Belke, Beilke, Behlke, Boelke, Berke, Belle, Belka, Beese

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Where is the Beelke family from?

You can see how Beelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beelke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beelke family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Beelke's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Beelke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beelke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beelke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Beelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beelke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Beelke. 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 9 military records available for the last name Beelke. For the veterans among your Beelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beelke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Beelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Beelke in 1964 was 85, and 54 in 1996.

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