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Remmler Family History

Remmler 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: Rummler, Semmler, Demler, Remer, Semler, Rumler, Rehmer, Emmer, Emler

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Where is the Remmler family from?

You can see how Remmler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remmler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Remmler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Remmler families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Remmler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Remmler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remmler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remmler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remmler. 43% of Remmler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Remmler women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    43%
  • Weaver
    29%
  • Brewery Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Remmler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Remmler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remmler 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Remmler. 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 229 military records available for the last name Remmler. For the veterans among your Remmler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remmler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Remmler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Remmler in 1967 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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