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Reemus Family History

Reemus Surname 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: Remus, Reedus, Rasmus, Reus, Remis, Remes, Ramus, Reeves, Redus, Rees

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Where is the Reemus family from?

You can see how Reemus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reemus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reemus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Reemus families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Reemus's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Reemus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Reemus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reemus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Reemus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reemus. For the veterans among your Reemus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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