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Remers Family History

Remers 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: Remer, Remes, Demers, Remmers, Reimers, Kremers, Cremers, Revere

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Where is the Remers family from?

You can see how Remers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Remers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Remers families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Remers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Remers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remers 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 Remers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Remers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remers 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Remers. 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 168 military records available for the last name Remers. For the veterans among your Remers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remers lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Remers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Remers in 1972 was 89, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remers 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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