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Remes Name Meaning

Finnish: probably from a vernacular form of the personal name Remigius (see Remy). Found chiefly in eastern Finland. Greek, Dutch, and German: variant of Remis 1 and 2. Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from Remezy, in Belarus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Remis, Remer, Remus, Rees, Romes, Reyes, Reker, Reder, Kees, Nemes

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Remes Family Origin

Where is the Remes family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Remes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Remes families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Remes family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Remes's in the USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Remes families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Remes Family Occupations

    What did your Remes ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Remes family was Carpenter. The most common Remes occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Remes's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Remes.

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    • Farmer

      50%

    • Laborer

      13%

    • Blacksmith

      6%

    • Carpenter

      6%

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

    Remes Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Remes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Remes. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Remes. For the veterans among your Remes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Remes Life Expectancy

    What is the average Remes lifespan?

    Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Remes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Remes in 1947 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Remes

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Remes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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