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Malenke Family History

Malenke 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: Malek, Malone, Maline, Valente, Malette, Maleski, Mahnke, Malecki

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Where is the Malenke family from?

You can see how Malenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malenke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Malenke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Malenke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Malenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malenke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malenke. 100% of Malenke men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Malenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malenke 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Malenke. 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 141 military records available for the last name Malenke. For the veterans among your Malenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malenke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Malenke in 1962 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

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