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Remsburg Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Remsberg or Ramsburg surnames of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Ramsburg, Ransburg, Remsberg, Rosburg, Rumburg, Weisberg, Riesberg

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Where is the Remsburg family from?

You can see how Remsburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remsburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Remsburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Remsburg families living in Hampshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Remsburg's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Remsburg families in 1891.
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What did your Remsburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remsburg. 50% of Remsburg men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Remsburg women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remsburg were Laborer and Housework. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Remsburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remsburg 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Remsburg. 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 305 military records available for the last name Remsburg. For the veterans among your Remsburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remsburg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Remsburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Remsburg in 1956 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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