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Roemke Family History

Roemke 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: Remke, Roepke, Roelke, Roebke, Roeske, Roemer, Boehmke, Oelke, Goerke

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Where is the Roemke family from?

You can see how Roemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roemke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Roemke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Roemke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Roemke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roemke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roemke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roemke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roemke. 64% of Roemke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Labor
    19%
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What Roemke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Roemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roemke 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Roemke. 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 80 military records available for the last name Roemke. For the veterans among your Roemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roemke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Roemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roemke in 1961 was 52, and 78 in 2003.

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