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Romcke Family History

Romcke 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: Rocke, Cocke, Rock, Rocker, Royce, Roche, Romine, Rockel, Rosche

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Where is the Romcke family from?

You can see how Romcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romcke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Romcke family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Romcke's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Romcke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romcke 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 136 census records available for the last name Romcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romcke 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Romcke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Romcke. For the veterans among your Romcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romcke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Romcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Romcke in 1970 was 86, and 102 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romcke 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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