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Remir Family History

Remir 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, Remis, Reis, Reder, Roemer, Regis, Mir, Weir, Remy, Demar

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Where is the Remir family from?

You can see how Remir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remir family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Remir families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Remir family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Remir's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Remir families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Remir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remir 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Remir. 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 10 military records available for the last name Remir. For the veterans among your Remir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remir lifespan?

Average Remir life expectancy in 1981 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remir 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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