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Remines Family History

Remines 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: Romines, Reines, Raines, Repine, Romine, Remis, Remes, Reiner, Mines

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Where is the Remines family from?

You can see how Remines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Remines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Remines families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remines's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Remines families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remines. 44% of Remines men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Remines women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Remines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remines 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Remines. 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 112 military records available for the last name Remines. For the veterans among your Remines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remines lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Remines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Remines in 1960 was 46, and 66 in 2003.

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