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Sehlke Family History

Sehlke 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: Pehlke, Behlke, Selke, Oehlke, Ehlke, Mehle, Selle, Belke, Jehle

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Where is the Sehlke family from?

You can see how Sehlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehlke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sehlke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sehlke families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sehlke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sehlke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sehlke 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 Sehlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sehlke. 46% of Sehlke 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
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Labor
    19%

What Sehlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Sehlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehlke 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sehlke. 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 75 military records available for the last name Sehlke. For the veterans among your Sehlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehlke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sehlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sehlke in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sehlke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehlke 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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