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Remay Family History

Remay 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: Remy, Demay, Lemay, Remaly, Reay, May, Ray, Real, Rey, Reza

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Where is the Remay family from?

You can see how Remay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Remay families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Remay families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Remay's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Remay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remay 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 116 census records available for the last name Remay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remay 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Remay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Remay. For the veterans among your Remay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Remay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Remay in 1975 was 66, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remay 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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