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Remele Family History

Remele Surname Meaning

German: variant of Remmele.

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


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Where is the Remele family from?

You can see how Remele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remele family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Remele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Remele families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remele's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Remele families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remele 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 Remele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remele. 22% of Remele men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Remele women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remele were Farm Laborer and Factory Hand.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Factory Hand
    50%

What Remele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Remele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remele 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Remele. 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 550 military records available for the last name Remele. For the veterans among your Remele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remele lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Remele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Remele in 1966 was 72, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remele 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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