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Lomke Family History

Lomke 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: Limke, Locke, Loke, Lemke, Domke, Lamke, Cocke, Loge, Lock, Love

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Where is the Lomke family from?

You can see how Lomke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lomke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lomke families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lomke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lomke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lomke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lomke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Lomke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lomke 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Lomke. 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 27 military records available for the last name Lomke. For the veterans among your Lomke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lomke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Lomke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lomke in 1962 was 85, and 81 in 1994.

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