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Remmich Family History

Remmich 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: Roemmich, Remmick, Redlich, Reich, Remick, Rebich, Kimmich, Helmich

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Where is the Remmich family from?

You can see how Remmich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remmich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Remmich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Remmich family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Remmich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Remmich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remmich 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 Remmich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remmich. 42% of Remmich men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Remmich women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remmich were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farm Labor
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Remmich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Remmich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remmich 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Remmich. 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 40 military records available for the last name Remmich. For the veterans among your Remmich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remmich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Remmich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Remmich in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remmich 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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