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Remlein Family History

Remlein 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: Rehbein, Remsen, Remley, Redlin, Uehlein, Werlein, Berlin, Melin

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Where is the Remlein family from?

You can see how Remlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Remlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Remlein families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Remlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Remlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remlein. 100% of Remlein men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Remlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remlein 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Remlein. 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 151 military records available for the last name Remlein. For the veterans among your Remlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remlein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Remlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Remlein in 1955 was 38, and 56 in 2004.

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