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Moehrke Family History

Moehrke 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: Moerke, Loehrke, Boehmke, Boehlke, Moehle, Goerke, Lehrke, Boehnke

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Where is the Moehrke family from?

You can see how Moehrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moehrke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moehrke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Moehrke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Moehrke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Moehrke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moehrke 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 Moehrke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moehrke. 100% of Moehrke men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Moehrke women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Moehrke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Moehrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moehrke 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Moehrke. 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 116 military records available for the last name Moehrke. For the veterans among your Moehrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moehrke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Moehrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moehrke in 1963 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moehrke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moehrke 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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