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Remillard Family History

Remillard Surname Meaning

Altered form (Rémillard) of Roumihat itself an altered form of French (mainly Haute-Vienne) Roumilhac a habitational name from any of several places so named in the westcentral part of France.

The surname Roumihat is not found in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Remillard family from?

You can see how Remillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remillard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Remillard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 450 Remillard families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Remillard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Remillard families in 1911.
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What did your Remillard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remillard. 20% of Remillard men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Remillard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remillard were Farmer and Inspector.

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Inspector
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 980 immigration records available for the last name Remillard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Remillard. For the veterans among your Remillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remillard lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Remillard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Remillard in 1952 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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