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Lehrke Family History

Lehrke Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a person resembling a lark possibly a good singer or someone with a cheerful disposition

from Middle High German lēke lērche ‘lark’.

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


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Where is the Lehrke family from?

You can see how Lehrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehrke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lehrke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Lehrke families living in Minnesota. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lehrke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lehrke families in 1880.
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What did your Lehrke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lehrke. 39% of Lehrke men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Lehrke women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lehrke were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Waitress
    28%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lehrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehrke 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Lehrke. 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 415 military records available for the last name Lehrke. For the veterans among your Lehrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehrke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lehrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lehrke in 1957 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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