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Rempfer Family History

Rempfer Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Raganfrid composed of the elements ragin ‘counsel’ + frid ‘peace’.

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


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Where is the Rempfer family from?

You can see how Rempfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rempfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rempfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rempfer families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rempfer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rempfer families in 1891.
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What did your Rempfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rempfer. 37% of Rempfer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rempfer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rempfer were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rempfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rempfer 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Rempfer. 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 319 military records available for the last name Rempfer. For the veterans among your Rempfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rempfer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rempfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rempfer in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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