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Remcke Family History

Remcke 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, Lemcke, Recker, Reeck, Reck, Remick, Reincke, Reschke, Reick

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Where is the Remcke family from?

You can see how Remcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remcke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Remcke family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Remcke's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Remcke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remcke 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 60 census records available for the last name Remcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remcke 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Remcke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Remcke. For the veterans among your Remcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remcke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remcke 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remcke

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