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Remck Family History

Remck 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: Reeck, Reck, Remick, Reick, Renck, Beck, Heck, Rock, Peck, Eck

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Where is the Remck family from?

You can see how Remck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remck family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Remck families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Remck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Remck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remck. 100% of Remck men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Remck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remck 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Remck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Remck. For the veterans among your Remck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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