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Remaly Family History

Remaly Surname Meaning

Variant of Remaley a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Remaly family from?

You can see how Remaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remaly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Remaly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Remaly families living in Breconshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Remaly's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Remaly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remaly 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 Remaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remaly. 24% of Remaly men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Remaly women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remaly were Salesman and Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Examiner
    16%
  • Helper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Remaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remaly 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Remaly. 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 472 military records available for the last name Remaly. For the veterans among your Remaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remaly lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Remaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Remaly in 1956 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remaly 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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