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Remeika Family History

Remeika 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: Regina, Remer, Zelenka, Remis, Pereira, Almeida, Reina, Reeck

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Where is the Remeika family from?

You can see how Remeika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remeika family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Remeika families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Remeika's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Remeika families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remeika 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 Remeika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remeika. 43% of Remeika men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Heat Treater
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Remeika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Remeika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remeika 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Remeika. 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 85 military records available for the last name Remeika. For the veterans among your Remeika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remeika lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Remeika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Remeika in 1963 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remeika

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remeika 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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