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Rembis Family History

Rembis 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: Remis, Reis, Regis, Rubis, Remes, Remus, Kemmis, Revis, Rewis, Bemis

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Where is the Rembis family from?

You can see how Rembis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rembis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Rembis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rembis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rembis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rembis 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 Rembis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rembis. 36% of Rembis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rembis women worked as a Packer.

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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
    36%
  • Wood Heeler
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Rembis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Rembis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rembis 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rembis. 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 143 military records available for the last name Rembis. For the veterans among your Rembis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rembis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rembis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rembis in 1960 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rembis 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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