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Remely Family History

Remely 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: Remaly, Remy, Redel, Remer, Ramel, Fegely, Remes, Emery, Rebel, Demel

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Where is the Remely family from?

You can see how Remely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remely family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Remely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Remely families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Remely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Remely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remely 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 Remely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remely. 39% of Remely 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
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Remely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Remely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remely 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Remely. 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 171 military records available for the last name Remely. For the veterans among your Remely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remely lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Remely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Remely in 1963 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remely 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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