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Remsberg Name Meaning

Altered form of German Ramsberg or Ramsberger (see Ramsburg ) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Risberg, Ramsburg, Rettberg, Romberg, Weisberg, Lemberg, Rossberg

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Where is the Remsberg family from?

You can see how Remsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remsberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Remsberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Remsberg families living in Maryland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Remsberg's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Remsberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remsberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remsberg. 35% of Remsberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Remsberg women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Remsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remsberg 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Remsberg. 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 207 military records available for the last name Remsberg. For the veterans among your Remsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remsberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Remsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Remsberg in 1959 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

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