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Remel Family History

Remel 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: Redel, Remer, Ramel, Remes, Rebel, Demel, Regel, Revel, Reel, Reimel

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Where is the Remel family from?

You can see how Remel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Remel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Remel families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Remel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Remel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remel 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 Remel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Dut was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Remel. 100% of Remel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    100%

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Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Remel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remel 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Remel. 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 321 military records available for the last name Remel. For the veterans among your Remel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Remel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Remel in 1966 was 62, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remel 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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