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Remmert Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ragin ‘counsel’ + berht ‘bright famous’ (compare Rembert ).

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


Similar surnames: Remmers, Rembert, Hemmert, Emmert, Remme, Reinert, Remer, Redmer

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Where is the Remmert family from?

You can see how Remmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remmert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Remmert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Remmert family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Remmert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Remmert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remmert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remmert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remmert. 33% of Remmert men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Remmert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remmert were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Remmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remmert 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Remmert. 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 839 military records available for the last name Remmert. For the veterans among your Remmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remmert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Remmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Remmert in 1962 was 87, and 93 in 2004.

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