This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Remaley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Remaley Family History

Remaley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Römmele or of its cognates Remmele and Remele. Compare Remaly and Remley.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Remaley family from?

You can see how Remaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remaley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Remaley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Remaley families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Remaley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Remaley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Remaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remaley. 34% of Remaley men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Remaley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remaley were New Worker and Private Secretary.

View Census Data for Remaley | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Private Secretary
    8%

What Remaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Remaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remaley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Remaley

Passenger Lists

There are 107 immigration records available for the last name Remaley. 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.

View all Remaley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 722 military records available for the last name Remaley. For the veterans among your Remaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Remaley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Remaley family history

Discover More

What is the average Remaley lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Remaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Remaley in 1951 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remaley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remaley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Remaley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial