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Reimer Family History

Reimer Name Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name a shortened form of Reinmar composed of the elements ragin ‘counsel’ + māri mēri ‘fame’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Remer, Redmer, Reimel, Reiner, Eimer, Heimer, Weimer, Rediger, Reider

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Where is the Reimer family from?

You can see how Reimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Reimer families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Reimer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reimer families in 1891.
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What did your Reimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reimer. 50% of Reimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Housemaid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Reimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reimer 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Reimer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Reimer. For the veterans among your Reimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reimer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Reimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reimer in 1945 was 26, and 79 in 2004.

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