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Remter Family History

Remter Surname Meaning

German: from Middle Low German remeter rēmter ‘refectory’ (the dining hall in a convent or monastery)

hence probably an occupational name for someone who worked there.

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


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Where is the Remter family from?

You can see how Remter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Remter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Remter families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Remter's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Remter families in 1891.
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What did your Remter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remter. 48% of Remter 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
    48%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

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Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Remter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remter 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Remter. 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 182 military records available for the last name Remter. For the veterans among your Remter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Remter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Remter in 1963 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remter 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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