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Ehmcke Family History

Ehmcke 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: Ehmke, Hacke, Hucke, Hecke, Ehrke, Eicke, Oehmke, Lemcke, Ehlke, Ecke

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Where is the Ehmcke family from?

You can see how Ehmcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehmcke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ehmcke families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ehmcke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ehmcke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehmcke 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 Ehmcke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehmcke. 50% of Ehmcke men worked as a Watchman.

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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

  • Watchman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Ehmcke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ehmcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehmcke 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Ehmcke. 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 155 military records available for the last name Ehmcke. For the veterans among your Ehmcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehmcke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ehmcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ehmcke in 1964 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehmcke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehmcke 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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