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Remlin Family History

Remlin 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: Redlin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Merlin, Helin, Belin, Serlin, Remis

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Where is the Remlin family from?

You can see how Remlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Remlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Remlin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Remlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Remlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remlin 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 223 census records available for the last name Remlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remlin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Remlin. 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 120 military records available for the last name Remlin. For the veterans among your Remlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remlin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Remlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Remlin in 1970 was 76, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remlin 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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