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Moerke Family History

Moerke Surname Meaning

German (Mörke): variant of Möhrke from a diminutive of Mohr.

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


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Where is the Moerke family from?

You can see how Moerke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moerke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moerke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Moerke families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Moerke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Moerke families in 1880.
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What did your Moerke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moerke. 44% of Moerke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moerke women worked as a Maid.

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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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Locomotive Engineer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Moerke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moerke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moerke 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Moerke. 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 269 military records available for the last name Moerke. For the veterans among your Moerke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moerke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moerke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Moerke in 1963 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moerke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moerke 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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