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Remai Family History

Remai 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: Real, Reza, Read, Roman, Neman, Remy, Demar, Demay, Remer, Rama

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Where is the Remai family from?

You can see how Remai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Remai family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remai's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Remai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remai 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 108 census records available for the last name Remai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remai 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Remai. 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 15 military records available for the last name Remai. For the veterans among your Remai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remai lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Remai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Remai in 1953 was 47, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remai 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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