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Remo Family History

Remo Surname Meaning

Italian and Hispanic (mainly Philippines): from the personal name Remo from Latin Remus the name borne by the mythological co-founder of the city of Rome.

Slovak: from Remo a pet form of the personal name Jeremiáš (see Jeremias).

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


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Where is the Remo family from?

You can see how Remo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Remo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Remo family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Remo's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Remo families in 1891.
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What did your Remo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remo. 42% of Remo men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Remo women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remo were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Remo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Remo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remo 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 709 immigration records available for the last name Remo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Remo. For the veterans among your Remo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Remo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Remo in 1955 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remo 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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