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Remmes Family History

Remmes 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: Remes, Remmel, Hemmes, Remmers, Reames, Remme, Semmes, Hermes, Remer

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Where is the Remmes family from?

You can see how Remmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remmes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Remmes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Remmes families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Remmes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Remmes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remmes 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 Remmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remmes. 60% of Remmes men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Remmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Remmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remmes 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Remmes. 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 135 military records available for the last name Remmes. For the veterans among your Remmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remmes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Remmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Remmes in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remmes 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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