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Remick Family History

Remick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Remich and of its more common variant Roemmich: derivative of the medieval personal name Remigius (see Remy).

Compare Remmick. In some cases also an Americanized form of Slovenian Remic.

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


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Where is the Remick family from?

You can see how Remick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Remick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Remick families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Remick's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Remick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remick 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 Remick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remick. 22% of Remick men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Remick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remick were Clerk and Nurse.

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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%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Nurse
    8%

What Remick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Remick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remick 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Remick. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Remick. For the veterans among your Remick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remick lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Remick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Remick in 1947 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remick 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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