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Remmy Family History

Remmy 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: Remy, Remme, Reamy, Demmy, Ramm, Rey, Rehm, Demay, Reddy, Remer

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Where is the Remmy family from?

You can see how Remmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remmy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Remmy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Remmy families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Remmy's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Remmy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remmy 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 Remmy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remmy. 59% of Remmy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Remmy women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Electrician
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Remmy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Remmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remmy 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Remmy. 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 154 military records available for the last name Remmy. For the veterans among your Remmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remmy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Remmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Remmy in 1966 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remmy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remmy 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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