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Remen Family History

Remen 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: Remer, Kremen, Remes, Regen, Remsen, Reen, Kemen, Lemen, Green, Leven

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Where is the Remen family from?

You can see how Remen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Remen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Remen families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remen's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Remen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remen 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 Remen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remen. 24% of Remen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Remen women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Tailor
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Remen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Remen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remen 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Remen. 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 600 military records available for the last name Remen. For the veterans among your Remen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Remen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Remen in 1952 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remen 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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