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Suhrke Family History

Suhrke 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: Suhre, Burke, Suhr, Sugrue, Lehrke, Starke, Suire, Ehrke, Ruhnke

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Where is the Suhrke family from?

You can see how Suhrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suhrke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Suhrke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Suhrke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Suhrke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Suhrke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suhrke 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 Suhrke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suhrke. 50% of Suhrke men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Suhrke women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Suhrke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Suhrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suhrke 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Suhrke. 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 48 military records available for the last name Suhrke. For the veterans among your Suhrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suhrke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Suhrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Suhrke in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suhrke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suhrke 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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