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Maedke Family History

Maedke Name 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: Muecke, Maude, Meske, Mielke, Radke, Manske, Marske, Mahnke, Maese

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Where is the Maedke family from?

You can see how Maedke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maedke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Maedke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Maedke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Maedke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maedke 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 Maedke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maedke. 45% of Maedke men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Maedke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maedke were Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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What Maedke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Maedke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maedke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Maedke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Maedke. For the veterans among your Maedke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maedke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Maedke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maedke in 1962 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

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