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Ehmke Family History

Ehmke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Ehm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ehmke family from?

You can see how Ehmke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehmke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehmke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ehmke family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehmke's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ehmke families in 1891.
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What did your Ehmke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehmke. 36% of Ehmke men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Ehmke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehmke were Truck Driver and Covering Caser.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Covering Caser
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ehmke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehmke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ehmke. 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 871 military records available for the last name Ehmke. For the veterans among your Ehmke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehmke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ehmke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ehmke in 1954 was 29, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehmke 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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