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Lahrke Family History

Lahrke 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: Lehrke, Lohrke, Larke, Bahrke, Lake, Large, Lagree, Lark, Harke, Lare

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Where is the Lahrke family from?

You can see how Lahrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahrke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lahrke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lahrke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lahrke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lahrke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lahrke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lahrke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lahrke. 100% of Lahrke 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 95 census records available for the last name Lahrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahrke 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Lahrke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Lahrke. For the veterans among your Lahrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahrke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Lahrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lahrke in 1970 was 73, and 42 in 2000.

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