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Remis Name Meaning

Greek: from a medieval Greek personal name, Remis, a vernacular form of the personal name Remigius (see French Remy). Dutch and German: from a vernacular form of the personal name Remigius (see Remy). Asturian-Leonese (Remís): variant of the Latin personal name Remigius, from Asturian-Leonese Remicio.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Remes, Reis, Remus, Regis, Remy, Remick, Mis, Ris, Demos, Remke

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Remis Family Origin

Where is the Remis family from?

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You can see how Remis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Remis families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Remis families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Remis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Remis Family Occupations

What did your Remis ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Remis family was None. The most common Remis occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Remis's were Farmers. Farmer, Cotton Mill and Keep House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Remis.

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  • Farmer

    29%

  • Cotton Mill

    14%

  • Keep House

    14%

  • None

    14%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Remis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Remis Historical Records

What Remis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Remis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Remis. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Remis. For the veterans among your Remis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Remis Life Expectancy

What is the average Remis lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Remis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Remis in 1947 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remis 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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