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Michelke Family History

Michelke 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: Michelle, Michele, Michalke, Michel, Mielke, Michelsen, Michels

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Where is the Michelke family from?

You can see how Michelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michelke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Michelke families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Michelke's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Michelke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michelke 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 Michelke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michelke. 50% of Michelke men worked as a Farm Hand and 100% of Michelke women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Michelke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Michelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michelke 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Michelke. 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 25 military records available for the last name Michelke. For the veterans among your Michelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michelke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Michelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Michelke in 1965 was 76, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Michelke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michelke 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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