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Rembe Family History

Rembe 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: Remke, Rempe, Remme, Kemble, Reese, Remy, Remer, Remis, Combe, Tebbe

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Where is the Rembe family from?

You can see how Rembe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rembe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rembe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Rembe families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rembe's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rembe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rembe 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 Rembe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rembe. 60% of Rembe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rembe women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Rembe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rembe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rembe 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Rembe. 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 384 military records available for the last name Rembe. For the veterans among your Rembe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rembe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rembe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rembe in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rembe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rembe 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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