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Moelke Family History

Moelke 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: Oelke, Mielke, Toelke, Roelke, Noelke, Woelke, Moerke, Boelke, Mole

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Where is the Moelke family from?

You can see how Moelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moelke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Moelke families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Moelke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Moelke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moelke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Moelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moelke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Moelke. 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 42 military records available for the last name Moelke. For the veterans among your Moelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moelke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Moelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Moelke in 1967 was 79, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moelke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moelke 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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