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Mierke Family History

Mierke 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: Zierke, Mielke, Fierke, Gierke, Moerke, Miyake, Berke, Mier, Pierce

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Where is the Mierke family from?

You can see how Mierke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mierke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mierke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Mierke families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mierke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mierke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mierke 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 Mierke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mierke. 40% of Mierke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mierke women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Office Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Barber
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mierke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mierke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mierke 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Mierke. 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 202 military records available for the last name Mierke. For the veterans among your Mierke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mierke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Mierke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mierke in 1962 was 71, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mierke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mierke 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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