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Mehmke Family History

Mehmke Surname 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: Ehmke, Oehmke, Mehle, Boehmke, Remke, Meske, Pehlke, Lehrke, Mencke

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Where is the Mehmke family from?

You can see how Mehmke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehmke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mehmke family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehmke's in USA. California had the highest population of Mehmke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehmke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Mehmke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehmke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mehmke. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mehmke. For the veterans among your Mehmke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehmke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Mehmke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mehmke in 1975 was 75, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehmke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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