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Rems Family History

Rems 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: Reis, Remy, Reus, Remis, Ress, Remes, Remp, Remus, Rees, Grems

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Where is the Rems family from?

You can see how Rems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rems family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rems families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rems families living in Warwickshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rems's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rems families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rems 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 Rems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rems. 69% of Rems men worked as a Laborer and 63% of Rems women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rems were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    69%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    63%
  • Waitress
    38%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rems 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Rems. 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 452 military records available for the last name Rems. For the veterans among your Rems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rems lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rems in 1955 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rems 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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