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Muke Family History

Muke 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: Mule, Duke, Luke, Mike, Muse, Muske, Moke, Pike, Dube, Mun

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Where is the Muke family from?

You can see how Muke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Muke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Muke families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Muke's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Muke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muke. 64% of Muke 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
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%
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Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Muke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muke 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Muke. 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 183 military records available for the last name Muke. For the veterans among your Muke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Muke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Muke in 1971 was 59, and 59 in 2001.

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