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Marhenke Family History

Marhenke 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: Mahnke, Marhefka, Marien, Marden, Marchese, Marteney, Dardenne

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Where is the Marhenke family from?

You can see how Marhenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marhenke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marhenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Marhenke families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Marhenke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Marhenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marhenke 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 Marhenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marhenke. 72% of Marhenke men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Marhenke women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marhenke were Laborer and Office Clerk.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Office Clerk
    40%

What Marhenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Marhenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marhenke 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Marhenke. 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 171 military records available for the last name Marhenke. For the veterans among your Marhenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marhenke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Marhenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Marhenke in 1962 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marhenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marhenke 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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