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Rembisz Family History

Rembisz Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Rębisz a derivative of the Old Polish verb rębić ‘to cut down trees to chop wood’.

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


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Where is the Rembisz family from?

You can see how Rembisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rembisz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rembisz families living in New Jersey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rembisz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rembisz families in 1920.
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What did your Rembisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rembisz. 46% of Rembisz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rembisz women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rembisz were Farmer and Cleaner.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • New Worker
    37%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Cleaner
    34%

What Rembisz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Rembisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rembisz 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Rembisz. 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 143 military records available for the last name Rembisz. For the veterans among your Rembisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rembisz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rembisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rembisz in 1952 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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