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Romke Family History

Romke Surname 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, Roske, Rome, Rocke, Domke, Rorke, Rooke, Roake, Cocke, Rose

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Where is the Romke family from?

You can see how Romke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Romke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Romke families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Romke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Romke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Romke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Romke. 58% of Romke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Romke women worked as a House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Romke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Romke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romke 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Romke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Romke. For the veterans among your Romke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Romke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Romke in 1964 was 81, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Romke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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