Remus Family History

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Remus Name Meaning

from a reduced form of the personal name Remigius; or Remedius (see Remy). from a reduced form of a Germanic personal name based on ragin ‘advice’, ‘counsel’ + munt ‘protection’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Remis, Remes, Ramus, Ress, Jesus, Demus, Redus, Demos, Rasmus, Remy

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Remus Family Origin

Where is the Remus family from?

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You can see how Remus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Remus families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Remus families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Remus's in the UK. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Remus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Remus Family Occupations

What did your Remus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Remus. 50% of Remus men worked as a Cabinet Maker

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    50%
  • Merchant (fancy Goods
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Remus Historical Records

What Remus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Remus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Remus. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Remus. For the veterans among your Remus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Remus Life Expectancy

What is the average Remus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Remus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Remus in 1962 was 87, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remus 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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