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Remet Family History

Remet 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, Remes, Nemet, Nemec, Reder, Roemer, Romeo, Remy, Redel, Grumet

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Where is the Remet family from?

You can see how Remet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Remet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Remet family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Remet's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Remet families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remet ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Remet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remet 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Remet. 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 11 military records available for the last name Remet. For the veterans among your Remet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remet lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Remet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Remet in 1982 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remet 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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