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Ohlke Family History

Ohlke 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: Oelke, Ohle, Gohlke, Oehlke, Ehlke, Bohlke, Ohler, Ohl, Hake, Otake

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Where is the Ohlke family from?

You can see how Ohlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ohlke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ohlke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ohlke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlke 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 Ohlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Newspaper Carrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohlke. 100% of Ohlke men worked as a Newspaper Carrier.

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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

  • Newspaper Carrier
    100%

What Ohlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Ohlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlke 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Ohlke. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ohlke. For the veterans among your Ohlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ohlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ohlke in 1975 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohlke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlke 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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