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Remner Family History

Remner 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: Remer, Kemner, Reiner, Renner, Regner, Bremner, Resner, Redner

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Where is the Remner family from?

You can see how Remner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Remner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Remner families living in Illinois. This was about 85% of all the recorded Remner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Remner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remner. 46% of Remner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Remner women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    46%
  • Bartender
    19%
  • Accountant
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Remner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Remner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Remner. 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 93 military records available for the last name Remner. For the veterans among your Remner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Remner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Remner in 1977 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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