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Remian Family History

Remian 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: Demian, Damian, Roman, Neman, Yerian, Remis, Timian, Raman, Mian

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Where is the Remian family from?

You can see how Remian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Remian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Remian family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Remian's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Remian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remian 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 Remian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remian. 100% of Remian 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%

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Remian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remian 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Remian. 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 66 military records available for the last name Remian. For the veterans among your Remian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Remian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Remian in 1969 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remian 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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