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Remaine Family History

Remaine 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: Demaine, Tremaine, Romaine, Raine, Repine, Romine, Dumaine, Maine

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Where is the Remaine family from?

You can see how Remaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remaine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Remaine families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Remaine family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Remaine's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Remaine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remaine 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 Remaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remaine 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Remaine. 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 8 military records available for the last name Remaine. For the veterans among your Remaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remaine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Remaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Remaine in 1968 was 59, and 67 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remaine 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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