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Mieke Family History

Mieke 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: Miele, Mielke, Mike, Kieke, Minke, Miske, Rieke, Milke, Micke, Pike

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Where is the Mieke family from?

You can see how Mieke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mieke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mieke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mieke family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Mieke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mieke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mieke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mieke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mieke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Mieke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mieke 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Mieke. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mieke. For the veterans among your Mieke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mieke lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Mieke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mieke in 1980 was 69, and 59 in 1996.

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