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Nehrke Family History

Nehrke 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: Lehrke, Ehrke, Gehrke, Berke, Behrle, Pehlke, Dehnke, Neske, Behlke

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Where is the Nehrke family from?

You can see how Nehrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehrke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nehrke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nehrke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nehrke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehrke 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 Nehrke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nehrke. 100% of Nehrke men worked as a Packing.

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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

  • Packing
    100%

What Nehrke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Nehrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehrke 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Nehrke. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nehrke. For the veterans among your Nehrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehrke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nehrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nehrke in 1967 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nehrke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehrke 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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