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Remeley Family History

Remeley 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, Remaley, Seeley, Hemsley, Rumbley, Keeley, Emley, Reckley

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Where is the Remeley family from?

You can see how Remeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remeley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Remeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Remeley families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Remeley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Remeley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Remeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remeley. 100% of Remeley men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Remeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remeley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Remeley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Remeley. For the veterans among your Remeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remeley

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