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Reeman Family History

Reeman Surname Meaning

see Raymond.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Reeman family from?

You can see how Reeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Reeman families living in Suffolk. This was about 27% of all the recorded Reeman's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Reeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reeman. 50% of Reeman men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 80% of Reeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reeman were Bricklayer and Religious Worker.

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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 1939

  • Licensed Victualler
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Cook Housekeeper
    4%
  • Religious Worker
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Reeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeman 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Reeman. 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 591 military records available for the last name Reeman. For the veterans among your Reeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Reeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reeman in 1969 was 83, and 68 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeman 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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