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Remmet Family History

Remmet 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: Remmel, Remme, Remmert, Emmet, Kemmet, Remer, Emmett, Rehmer, Remes

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Where is the Remmet family from?

You can see how Remmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remmet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Remmet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Remmet family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Remmet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Remmet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remmet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remmet ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Remmet ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Remmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remmet 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Remmet. 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 42 military records available for the last name Remmet. For the veterans among your Remmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remmet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1973, in the United States, Remmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Remmet in 1964 was 76, and 54 in 1973.

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