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Remery Family History

Remery 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, Emery, Kemery, Rumery, Lemery, Demery, Revere, Reder, Roemer

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Where is the Remery family from?

You can see how Remery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remery family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Remery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Remery family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remery's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Remery families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remery 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 Remery ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Remery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Remery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remery 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Remery. 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 29 military records available for the last name Remery. For the veterans among your Remery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remery lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Remery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Remery in 1947 was 42, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remery 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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