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Remoy Family History

Remoy 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: Remy, Remo, Rey, Moy, Leroy, Rego, Roy, Lemon, Demay, Reddy

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Where is the Remoy family from?

You can see how Remoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remoy family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Remoy families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Remoy's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Remoy families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remoy 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 19 census records available for the last name Remoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remoy 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Remoy. 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 military records available for the last name Remoy. For the veterans among your Remoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remoy lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Remoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Remoy in 1983 was 73, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remoy 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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