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Remie Family History

Remie 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: Remis, Remke, Rempe, Remme, Reis, Reese, Regis, Remy, Erie, Repine

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Where is the Remie family from?

You can see how Remie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Remie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Remie family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remie's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Remie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Remie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Remie. 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 84 military records available for the last name Remie. For the veterans among your Remie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Remie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Remie in 1968 was 85, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remie 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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