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Rimmke Family History

Rimmke 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: Limke, Remke, Rimmel, Ripke, Rike, Ziemke, Ricke, Rieke, Riske, Remme

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Where is the Rimmke family from?

You can see how Rimmke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimmke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rimmke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rimmke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rimmke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimmke 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 39 census records available for the last name Rimmke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimmke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rimmke. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rimmke. For the veterans among your Rimmke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimmke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Rimmke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rimmke in 1967 was 70, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rimmke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimmke 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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