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Remelt Family History

Remelt 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: Rumfelt, Redel, Remer, Ramel, Remes, Rebel, Demel, Regel, Revel

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Where is the Remelt family from?

You can see how Remelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remelt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Remelt families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Remelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Remelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remelt 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 Remelt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Remelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Remelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remelt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Remelt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Remelt. For the veterans among your Remelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remelt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Remelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Remelt in 1965 was 80, and 64 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remelt 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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