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Ziehlke Family History

Ziehlke 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: Zuehlke, Zielke, Biehle, Bielke, Zierke, Zieske, Boehlke, Mielke

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Where is the Ziehlke family from?

You can see how Ziehlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziehlke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziehlke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ziehlke families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziehlke's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ziehlke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziehlke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ziehlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ziehlke. 25% of Ziehlke men worked as a 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
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%
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What Ziehlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Ziehlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziehlke 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Ziehlke. 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 256 military records available for the last name Ziehlke. For the veterans among your Ziehlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziehlke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ziehlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ziehlke in 1964 was 68, and 50 in 2004.

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