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Ninke Family History

Ninke 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: Minke, Nine, Winke, Rinke, Hinke, Linke, Zinke, Finke, Pike, Linde

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Where is the Ninke family from?

You can see how Ninke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ninke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ninke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ninke families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ninke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ninke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ninke 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 Ninke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ninke. 59% of Ninke men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Ninke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ninke were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    59%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Ninke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Ninke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ninke 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ninke. 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 172 military records available for the last name Ninke. For the veterans among your Ninke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ninke lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ninke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ninke in 1947 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ninke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ninke 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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