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Mielke Family History

Mielke Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized pet form of any of various Old Slavic personal names such as Milogost based on the element mil ‘gentle dear’ (from Old Slavic milъ); compare 3 below.

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Miele of ancient Germanic origin.

Germanized form of Sorbian Milk and Milka cognates of.

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


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Where is the Mielke family from?

You can see how Mielke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mielke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mielke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mielke families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mielke's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Mielke families in 1891.
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What did your Mielke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mielke. 100% of Mielke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Mielke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mielke 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mielke. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mielke. For the veterans among your Mielke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mielke lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mielke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mielke in 1948 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mielke 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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