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Remba Family History

Remba 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: Zemba, Reza, Raba, Remy, Remer, Ryba, Rama, Rega, Remis, Roma

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Where is the Remba family from?

You can see how Remba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remba family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Remba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Remba family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Remba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Remba families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remba. 100% of Remba men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Remba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remba 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Remba. 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 10 military records available for the last name Remba. For the veterans among your Remba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remba lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Remba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Remba in 1966 was 76, and 75 in 1995.

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