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Remmert Family History

Remmert Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ragin ‘counsel’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

These elements combine to convey a meaning related to wisdom and prominence.

The name reflects cultural significance in Germanic heritage.

Similar names can be found throughout historical records.

For instance, compare it to Rembert, which shares similar roots.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Remmert family from?

You can see how Remmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remmert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Remmert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Remmert families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Remmert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Remmert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remmert 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 Remmert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Remmert. 100% of Remmert 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Remmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remmert 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Remmert. 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 839 military records available for the last name Remmert. For the veterans among your Remmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remmert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Remmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Remmert in 1962 was 87, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remmert 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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