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Remey Family History

Remey 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: Remy, Remer, Remes, Demey, Remley, Reney, Ramey, Romey, Rey, Nemec

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Where is the Remey family from?

You can see how Remey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Remey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Remey family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remey's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Remey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Remey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remey. 24% of Remey men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Remey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remey were Janitor and 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Remey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remey 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Remey. 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 346 military records available for the last name Remey. For the veterans among your Remey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Remey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Remey in 1964 was 90, and 91 in 2002.

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