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Zuhlke Family History

Zuhlke Name Meaning

German (Zühlke): see Zuehlke .

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


Similar surnames: Zuelke, Zuehlke, Gohlke, Kuhnke, Ruhle, Muhle, Mahlke, Ruhnke, Pehlke

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Where is the Zuhlke family from?

You can see how Zuhlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuhlke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zuhlke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Zuhlke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zuhlke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zuhlke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuhlke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zuhlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuhlke. 42% of Zuhlke men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Zuhlke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zuhlke were Carpenter and Houseworker. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Houseworker
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zuhlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuhlke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zuhlke. 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 822 military records available for the last name Zuhlke. For the veterans among your Zuhlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuhlke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zuhlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zuhlke in 1955 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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