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Remlinger Family History

Remlinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Remlingen one near Wolfenbüttel the other near Würzburg.

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


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Where is the Remlinger family from?

You can see how Remlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remlinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Remlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Remlinger family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remlinger's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Remlinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remlinger 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 Remlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remlinger. 24% of Remlinger men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Remlinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remlinger were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Remlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remlinger 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Remlinger. 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 428 military records available for the last name Remlinger. For the veterans among your Remlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remlinger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Remlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Remlinger in 1952 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remlinger 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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