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Remse Family History

Remse 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: Reese, Reise, Remke, Remsen, Rempe, Remme, Rease, Reis, Rose, Rase

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Where is the Remse family from?

You can see how Remse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Remse family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remse's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Remse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remse ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Remse ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Remse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remse 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Remse. 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 62 military records available for the last name Remse. For the veterans among your Remse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Remse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Remse in 1967 was 69, and 81 in 2002.

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