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Remcey Family History

Remcey 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: Remley, Remy, Ramsey, Remer, Rampey, Emley, Remes, Rumsey, Rumley

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Where is the Remcey family from?

You can see how Remcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remcey family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Remcey family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Remcey's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Remcey families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Remcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remcey 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 Remcey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Remcey. For the veterans among your Remcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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