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Mitzke Family History

Mitzke Name 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: Fitzke, Matzke, Witzke, Miyake, Natzke, Motzko, Litke, Mielke, Mike

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Where is the Mitzke family from?

You can see how Mitzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mitzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mitzke family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitzke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mitzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mitzke. 100% of Mitzke 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%
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What Mitzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Mitzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitzke 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mitzke. 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 120 military records available for the last name Mitzke. For the veterans among your Mitzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitzke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Mitzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mitzke in 1967 was 78, and 82 in 1999.

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