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Zehlke Family History

Zehlke 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, Zuehlke, Oehlke, Ehlke, Zuhlke, Mehle, Belke, Jehle

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Where is the Zehlke family from?

You can see how Zehlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehlke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zehlke family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zehlke's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Zehlke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zehlke 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 Zehlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zehlke. 100% of Zehlke 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
    100%

What Zehlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Zehlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehlke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zehlke. 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 38 military records available for the last name Zehlke. For the veterans among your Zehlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehlke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Zehlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zehlke in 1970 was 97, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zehlke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehlke 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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