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Remmen Family History

Remmen 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: Lemmen, Remmel, Remsen, Hemmen, Remme, Mammen, Remer, Rehmer, Lommen

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Where is the Remmen family from?

You can see how Remmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remmen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Remmen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Remmen families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remmen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Remmen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remmen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remmen. 24% of Remmen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Bar Tender
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Remmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remmen 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Remmen. 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 318 military records available for the last name Remmen. For the veterans among your Remmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remmen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Remmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Remmen in 1962 was 87, and 77 in 2003.

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