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Gemke Family History

Gemke 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, Gemme, Geske, Zemke, Lemke, Gerke, Gee, Berke, Leake, Humke

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Where is the Gemke family from?

You can see how Gemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gemke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gemke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gemke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gemke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gemke. 100% of Gemke men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gemke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Gemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemke 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gemke. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gemke. For the veterans among your Gemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Gemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gemke in 1962 was 64, and 42 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemke 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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