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Remmer Family History

Remmer Surname Meaning

see Rimmer.see Radmore.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Remmer family from?

You can see how Remmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Remmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Remmer families living in Manitoba. This was about 38% of all the recorded Remmer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Remmer families in 1911.
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What did your Remmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Remmer. 100% of Remmer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Remmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remmer 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 Remmer. 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 461 military records available for the last name Remmer. For the veterans among your Remmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remmer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Remmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Remmer in 1956 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remmer 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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