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Remmie Family History

Remmie 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: Remme, Remis, Reekie, Temme, Hemme, Remke, Gemme, Empie, Demme

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Where is the Remmie family from?

You can see how Remmie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remmie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Remmie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Remmie families living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remmie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Remmie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remmie 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 Remmie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remmie. 50% of Remmie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Remmie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Remmie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remmie 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Remmie. 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 118 military records available for the last name Remmie. For the veterans among your Remmie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remmie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Remmie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Remmie in 1966 was 59, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remmie 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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