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Mohlke Family History

Mohlke 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: Gohlke, Mahlke, Bohlke, Mole, Mehle, Molle, Muhle, Bohle, Oelke

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Where is the Mohlke family from?

You can see how Mohlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohlke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mohlke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mohlke families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mohlke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mohlke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohlke 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 Mohlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohlke. 55% of Mohlke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mohlke women worked as a House Keeper.

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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
    55%
  • Attendant
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Mohlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Mohlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohlke 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mohlke. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mohlke. For the veterans among your Mohlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohlke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Mohlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mohlke in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohlke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohlke 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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