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Mulke Family History

Mulke 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: Mule, Muske, Hulke, Mulka, Milke, Mulkey, Duke, Mole, Mullen, Mula

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Where is the Mulke family from?

You can see how Mulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mulke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Mulke families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mulke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mulke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulke 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 Mulke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mulke. 25% of Mulke men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mulke women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mulke were Farm Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Handy Man
    17%
  • Farm Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Mulke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Mulke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulke 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Mulke. 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 74 military records available for the last name Mulke. For the veterans among your Mulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulke lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Mulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mulke in 1982 was 71, and 95 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mulke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulke 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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