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Remler Family History

Remler 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: Demler, Remer, Semler, Rumler, Emler, Kemler, Remley, Resler, Hemler

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Where is the Remler family from?

You can see how Remler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Remler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Remler families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Remler's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Remler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remler 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 Remler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remler. 24% of Remler men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Remler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remler were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Remler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Remler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remler 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Remler. 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 256 military records available for the last name Remler. For the veterans among your Remler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Remler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Remler in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remler 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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