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Milke Family History

Milke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Mielke 1 and Germanized form of Sorbian Milk and of its cognate Milka.

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


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Where is the Milke family from?

You can see how Milke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Milke families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Milke's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Milke families in 1891.
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What did your Milke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milke. 100% of Milke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Milke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Milke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Milke. For the veterans among your Milke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Milke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Milke in 1957 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milke 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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