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Cemke Family History

Cemke Surname 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: Remke, Zemke, Lemke, Cocke, Berke, Leake, Humke, Cerne, Cece, Combe

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Where is the Cemke family from?

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

There are 64 census records available for the last name Cemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cemke 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cemke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Cemke. For the veterans among your Cemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cemke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Cemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cemke in 1969 was 75, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cemke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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