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Remetta Family History

Remetta 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: Rametta, Lumetta, Repetto, Armetta, Revette, Beretta, Repetti

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Where is the Remetta family from?

You can see how Remetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remetta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Remetta family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remetta's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Remetta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remetta 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 Remetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remetta. 100% of Remetta men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Remetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remetta 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Remetta. 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 51 military records available for the last name Remetta. For the veterans among your Remetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remetta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Remetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Remetta in 1966 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remetta 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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