Show ContentsBahlke Surname History

Early Origins of the Bahlke family

The surname Bahlke was first found in Stitten in Mecklenburg, where the family played an important role in the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the family name branched into other houses, where their influence continued to be felt because of the important role they played in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Bahlke family

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Bahlke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Balcke, Belke, Behlke, Balck, Bahlke and others.

Early Notables of the Bahlke family

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Migration of the Bahlke family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Carl Belke, who arrived in Baltimore in 1855; Christine Belke, who arrived in Wisconsin; Lucas Belke, who came to America in 1880; Christian Balcke, who settled in Montreal in 1776.


Contemporary Notables of the name Bahlke (post 1700) +

  • William A. Bahlke (b. 1861), American Democratic Party politician, Postmaster; Banker; Village President of Alma, Michigan, 1901-02; Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 11th District, 1904; Candidate for Michigan State Senate 19th District, 1906
  • Mary Carpenter Bahlke, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, 1919


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