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Meilke Family History

Meilke 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: Beilke, Meile, Meinke, Milke, Mehle, Melle, Meise, Milne, Milk, Mele

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Where is the Meilke family from?

You can see how Meilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meilke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Meilke families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Meilke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Meilke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meilke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meilke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meilke. 60% of Meilke 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    15%

What Meilke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilke 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Meilke. 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 67 military records available for the last name Meilke. For the veterans among your Meilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Meilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meilke in 1958 was 38, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meilke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meilke 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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