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Remaks Family History

Remaks 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: Remis, Remes, Repass, Remke, Remus, Regas, Emans, Semans, Rehak

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Where is the Remaks family from?

You can see how Remaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remaks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Remaks family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Remaks's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Remaks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remaks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Remaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remaks 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Remaks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Remaks. For the veterans among your Remaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remaks lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Remaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Remaks in 1993 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remaks 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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