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Remsnyder Family History

Remsnyder 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: Reifsnyder, Reisner, Render, Rementer, Snyder, Resner, Reasner

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Where is the Remsnyder family from?

You can see how Remsnyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remsnyder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Remsnyder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Remsnyder family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Remsnyder's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Remsnyder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remsnyder 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 Remsnyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remsnyder. 100% of Remsnyder men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Remsnyder women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Remsnyder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Remsnyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remsnyder 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Remsnyder. 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 Remsnyder. For the veterans among your Remsnyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remsnyder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Remsnyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Remsnyder in 1962 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remsnyder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remsnyder 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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