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Gramke Family History

Gramke Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Gramke in Lower Saxony or Grambke near Bremen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gramke family from?

You can see how Gramke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gramke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gramke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gramke family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gramke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gramke families in 1880.
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What did your Gramke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gramke. 34% of Gramke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gramke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gramke were Plumber and Family Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Plumber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Family Worker
    34%

What Gramke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Gramke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gramke 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Gramke. 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 157 military records available for the last name Gramke. For the veterans among your Gramke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gramke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gramke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gramke in 1958 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gramke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gramke 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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