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Remi Family History

Remi 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, Remis, Remp, Remo, Wei, Ram, Reis, Real, Ramm, Kemp

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Where is the Remi family from?

You can see how Remi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Remi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Remi families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Remi's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Remi families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Remi. 100% of Remi women worked as a Cook. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Remi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remi 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Remi. 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 178 military records available for the last name Remi. For the veterans among your Remi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Remi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Remi in 1964 was 88, and 65 in 2004.

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