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Remsten Family History

Remsten 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: Remsen, Ramsden, Westen, Rosten, Gersten, Reiten, Rusten, Rester

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Where is the Remsten family from?

You can see how Remsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remsten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Remsten families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Remsten's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Remsten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remsten 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 31 census records available for the last name Remsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remsten 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 Remsten. 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 3 military records available for the last name Remsten. For the veterans among your Remsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remsten lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Remsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Remsten in 1983 was 84, and 93 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remsten 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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