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Remper Family History

Remper 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, Semper, Kemper, Tremper, Rempel, Rempfer, Rempe, Reder, Pepper

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Where is the Remper family from?

You can see how Remper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Remper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Remper family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Remper's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Remper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remper 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 Remper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remper. 58% of Remper men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Remper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Remper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remper 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Remper. 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 61 military records available for the last name Remper. For the veterans among your Remper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remper lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Remper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Remper in 1983 was 98, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remper 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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