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Remier Family History

Remier 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, Revier, Reier, Regier, Renier, Reder, Reuter, Roemer, Reifer

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Where is the Remier family from?

You can see how Remier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Remier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Remier families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Remier's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Remier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remier 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 Remier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Doctor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remier. 34% of Remier men worked as a Doctor and 100% of Remier women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Doctor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Remier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Remier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remier 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 888 immigration records available for the last name Remier. 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 439 military records available for the last name Remier. For the veterans among your Remier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Remier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Remier in 1965 was 74, and 36 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remier 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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