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Rumke Family History

Rumke 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: Humke, Remke, Runke, Dumke, Duke, Rake, Rue, Rudge, Burke, Rumler

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Where is the Rumke family from?

You can see how Rumke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rumke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rumke family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rumke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rumke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rumke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Rumke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumke 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Rumke. 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 86 military records available for the last name Rumke. For the veterans among your Rumke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Rumke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Rumke in 1962 was 87, and 70 in 1995.

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