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Remelius Family History

Remelius 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: Redenius, Remedios, Crecelius, Remedies, Melius, Melis, Remis, Melhus

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Where is the Remelius family from?

You can see how Remelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remelius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Remelius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Remelius families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Remelius's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Remelius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remelius 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 Remelius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remelius. 40% of Remelius men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Remelius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Remelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remelius 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Remelius. 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 164 military records available for the last name Remelius. For the veterans among your Remelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remelius lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Remelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Remelius in 1955 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remelius 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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