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Remark Family History

Remark Name 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: Demark, Mark, Demar, Newmark, Remer, Denmark, Gemar, Remick, Lewark

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Where is the Remark family from?

You can see how Remark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remark family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Remark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Remark families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Remark's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Remark families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remark. 45% of Remark men worked as a Manager. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Remark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remark 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Remark. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Remark. For the veterans among your Remark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remark lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Remark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Remark in 1962 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

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