Remke Family History

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Remke Name Meaning

North German and Frisian: from the medieval personal name Remko, a pet form of Rembert. Altered spelling of German Römke, a topographic name from a field in Altmark or a river in the Harz Mountains.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Remme, Lemke, Recker, Rempe, Temme, Reker, Deike, Jenke, Lenke, Remy

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Remke Family Origin

Where is the Remke family from?

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You can see how Remke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Remke families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Remke families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Remke's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Remke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Remke Family Occupations

What did your Remke ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Remke occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Remke's were Farmers. Farmer, Bookeeper and Brick Mason were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Remke. A less common occupation for the Remke family was Grocery & Liquor Store.

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  • Farmer

    29%

  • Bookeeper

    14%

  • Brick Mason

    14%

  • Grocery & Liquor Store

    14%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Remke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Remke Historical Records

What Remke family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Remke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 316 immigration records available for the last name Remke. 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 Card

There are 254 military records available for the last name Remke. For the veterans among your Remke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Remke Life Expectancy

What is the average Remke lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Remke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Remke in 1950 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remke 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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