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Remmett Family History

Remmett 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: Emmett, Remmert, Brummett, Reffett, Crommett, Rembert, Demmitt

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Where is the Remmett family from?

You can see how Remmett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remmett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Remmett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Remmett families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Remmett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Remmett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remmett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remmett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Remmett. 100% of Remmett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Remmett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Remmett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remmett 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Remmett. 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 93 military records available for the last name Remmett. For the veterans among your Remmett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remmett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Remmett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Remmett in 1968 was 69, and 81 in 2002.

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