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Gremke Family History

Gremke 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, Gramke, Grenke, Grime, Greek, Greene, Gemme, Grulke, Brekke

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Where is the Gremke family from?

You can see how Gremke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gremke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gremke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gremke family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gremke's in USA. California had the highest population of Gremke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gremke 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 117 census records available for the last name Gremke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gremke 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gremke. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gremke. For the veterans among your Gremke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gremke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Gremke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gremke in 1970 was 80, and 96 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gremke 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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