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Mukes Family History

Mukes Name Meaning

African American: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tukes, Mikes, Jukes, Lukes, Dukes, Mues, Aukes, Mule, Miles, Moses

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Where is the Mukes family from?

You can see how Mukes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mukes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mukes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mukes families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mukes's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mukes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mukes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mukes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mukes. 60% of Mukes men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Mukes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mukes were Porter and Housework. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Porter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Cook
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mukes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mukes 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Mukes. 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 197 military records available for the last name Mukes. For the veterans among your Mukes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mukes lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mukes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mukes in 1942 was 27, and 88 in 2004.

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