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Remscheid Family History

Remscheid 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: Olmscheid, Umscheid, Eischeid, Scheid, Reuscher, Linscheid, Larscheid

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Where is the Remscheid family from?

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

What did your Remscheid ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Remscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remscheid 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Remscheid. 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 30 military records available for the last name Remscheid. For the veterans among your Remscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remscheid lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Remscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Remscheid in 1967 was 37, and 78 in 2002.

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