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Pehlke Family History

Pehlke Surname Meaning

Probably a variant or an altered form of North German Pahlke an occupational name for an overseer of pile driving.

German: probably a variant (diminutive) of Pehl.

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


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Where is the Pehlke family from?

You can see how Pehlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pehlke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pehlke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Pehlke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pehlke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pehlke families in 1911.
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What did your Pehlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pehlke. 43% of Pehlke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Printer
    11%
  • Farm Helper
    11%

What Pehlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Pehlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pehlke 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Pehlke. 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 286 military records available for the last name Pehlke. For the veterans among your Pehlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pehlke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pehlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pehlke in 1957 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pehlke 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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