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Ihrke Family History

Ihrke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the unexplained ancient Germanic personal name Iring. See also Ihrig.

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


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Where is the Ihrke family from?

You can see how Ihrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihrke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ihrke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Ihrke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 37% of all the recorded Ihrke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ihrke families in 1880.
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What did your Ihrke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ihrke. 56% of Ihrke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ihrke women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ihrke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ihrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihrke 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Ihrke. 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 248 military records available for the last name Ihrke. For the veterans among your Ihrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihrke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ihrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ihrke in 1963 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ihrke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ihrke 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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