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Mahlke Name Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized pet form of the Old Slavic personal name Malomir based on the adjective malъ ‘small little’. Compare Malke Germanized form of Polish Małek (see Malek ) or Malka Sorbian Małk Małka and Małki (see Malke 1 and ) and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) Slavic derivative of an adjective meaning ‘small little’ or a personal name based on it (see 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Mahle, Dahlke, Manske, Gohlke, Pehlke, Matzke, Mattke, Mielke, Mahnke

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Where is the Mahlke family from?

You can see how Mahlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahlke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Mahlke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mahlke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mahlke families in 1880.
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What did your Mahlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahlke. 24% of Mahlke men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mahlke women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahlke were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlke 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Mahlke. 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 543 military records available for the last name Mahlke. For the veterans among your Mahlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahlke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mahlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mahlke in 1958 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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