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Remker Family History

Remker 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: Remer, Recker, Reker, Remke, Renker, Hemker, Kerker, Reder, Ecker

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Where is the Remker family from?

You can see how Remker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Remker families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Remker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Remker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remker 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 118 census records available for the last name Remker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remker 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Remker. 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 5 military records available for the last name Remker. For the veterans among your Remker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remker lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Remker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Remker in 1982 was 82, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remker 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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