This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Remsburg family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Remsburg Family History

Remsburg Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Remsberg or Ramsburg surnames of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Remsburg family from?

You can see how Remsburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remsburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Remsburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Remsburg families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Remsburg's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Remsburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remsburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Remsburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remsburg. 50% of Remsburg men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Remsburg women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remsburg were Laborer and Housework.

View Census Data for Remsburg | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Remsburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Remsburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remsburg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Remsburg

Passenger Lists

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Remsburg. 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.

View all Remsburg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 305 military records available for the last name Remsburg. For the veterans among your Remsburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Remsburg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Remsburg family history

Discover More

What is the average Remsburg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Remsburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Remsburg in 1956 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remsburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remsburg 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Remsburg family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial