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Methke Family History

Methke 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: Methe, Bethke, Mehle, Methven, Mathre, Mette, Meske, Mathie, Mathe

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Where is the Methke family from?

You can see how Methke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Methke family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Methke's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Methke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methke 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 50 census records available for the last name Methke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Methke. 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 24 military records available for the last name Methke. For the veterans among your Methke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Methke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Methke in 1971 was 90, and 42 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Methke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methke 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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