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Rimke Family History

Rimke 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, Remke, Ripke, Rike, Ricke, Rieke, Riske, Rinke, Pike, Grime

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Where is the Rimke family from?

You can see how Rimke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rimke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rimke families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rimke's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rimke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rimke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Rimke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimke 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rimke. 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 49 military records available for the last name Rimke. For the veterans among your Rimke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Rimke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rimke in 1967 was 58, and 76 in 2000.

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