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Roembke Family History

Roembke Name 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: Roebke, Remke, Roepke, Roelke, Roeske, Lembke, Kemble, Roemer, Romine

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Where is the Roembke family from?

You can see how Roembke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roembke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roembke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Roembke families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Roembke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Roembke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roembke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roembke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roembke. 45% of Roembke men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Roembke women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Delivery Man
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Roembke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Roembke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roembke 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Roembke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Roembke. For the veterans among your Roembke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roembke lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Roembke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Roembke in 1948 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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