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Ehlke Family History

Ehlke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Ehle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ehlke family from?

You can see how Ehlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Ehlke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 51% of all the recorded Ehlke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ehlke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ehlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehlke. 63% of Ehlke men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

What Ehlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ehlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlke 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Ehlke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 262 military records available for the last name Ehlke. For the veterans among your Ehlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ehlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ehlke in 1956 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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