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Miotke Name Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Miotka a nickname derived from miotać ‘to throw or toss’.

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


Similar surnames: Pionke, Lizotte, Hilke, Diotte, Mattke, Mione, Milke, Litke, Mike

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Where is the Miotke family from?

You can see how Miotke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miotke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Miotke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Miotke families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Miotke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Miotke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miotke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miotke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miotke. 36% of Miotke men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Miotke women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miotke were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Miotke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miotke 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Miotke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 596 military records available for the last name Miotke. For the veterans among your Miotke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miotke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Miotke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Miotke in 1957 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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