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Remell Family History

Remell 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: Revell, Redell, Jewell, Gesell, Redel, Sewell, Remer, Ramsell, Rosell

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Where is the Remell family from?

You can see how Remell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Remell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Remell families living in Berkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Remell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Remell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remell 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 Remell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Remell. 100% of Remell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Remell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remell 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Remell. 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 Remell. For the veterans among your Remell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Remell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Remell in 1963 was 67, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remell 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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