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Mimke Family History

Mimke 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: Limke, Mike, Minke, Miske, Milke, Micke, Pike, Miyake, Mick, Misko

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Where is the Mimke family from?

You can see how Mimke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mimke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mimke family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mimke's in USA. California had the highest population of Mimke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mimke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mimke 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mimke. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mimke. For the veterans among your Mimke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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