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Muhlke Family History

Muhlke 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: Muhle, Mahlke, Zuhlke, Mule, Mehle, Muecke, Mahle, Mielke, Pehlke

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Where is the Muhlke family from?

You can see how Muhlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muhlke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muhlke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Muhlke families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Muhlke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Muhlke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Muhlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muhlke 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Muhlke. 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 92 military records available for the last name Muhlke. For the veterans among your Muhlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muhlke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Muhlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Muhlke in 1966 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muhlke 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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