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Remaley Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Römmele or of its cognates Remmele and Remele . Compare Remaly and Remley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Remaly, Remley, Rumbley, Kealey, Rabey, Emley, Ramaley, Magley

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Where is the Remaley family from?

You can see how Remaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remaley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Remaley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 15 Remaley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Remaley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Remaley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remaley. 34% of Remaley men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Remaley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remaley were New Worker and Private Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Private Secretary
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Remaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remaley 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Remaley. 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 722 military records available for the last name Remaley. For the veterans among your Remaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remaley lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Remaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Remaley in 1951 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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