The surname Behlke 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.
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Early History of the Behlke family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Behlke research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1706 is included under the topic Early Behlke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Behlke Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Balcke, Belke, Behlke, Balck, Bahlke and others.
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Early Notables of the Behlke family
Prominent bearers of the name Behlke at this time were
the Balke or Behlke family of Meckelenburg
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Migration of the Behlke 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.
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