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Remnant Family History

Remnant Surname Meaning

from Middle English remenaunt(e) ‘remaining part survivor’ perhaps used for someone whose siblings had died in infancy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Remnant family from?

You can see how Remnant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remnant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Remnant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Remnant families living in Surrey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Remnant's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Remnant families in 1891.
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What did your Remnant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Remnant. 21% of Remnant men worked as a Gardener and 76% of Remnant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remnant were Farmworker and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    21%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farmworker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Remnant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remnant 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Remnant. 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 606 military records available for the last name Remnant. For the veterans among your Remnant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remnant lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Remnant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Remnant in 1969 was 89, and 83 in 2002.

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