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Reme Family History

Reme 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, Remer, Remes, Remp, Ree, Rene, Remke, Rome, Rege, Rempe

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Where is the Reme family from?

You can see how Reme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Reme families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Reme's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Reme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reme 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 Reme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reme. 44% of Reme men worked as a Carpenter and 45% of Reme women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reme were Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    44%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Reme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reme 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Reme. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reme. For the veterans among your Reme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reme lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reme in 1965 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reme 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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