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Reihman Family History

Reihman 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: Reitman, Reichman, Reisman, Rethman, Reiman, Rehman, Rahman, Rothman

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Where is the Reihman family from?

You can see how Reihman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reihman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reihman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reihman family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Reihman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Reihman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reihman 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 Reihman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reihman. 50% of Reihman men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Reihman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Reihman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reihman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Reihman. 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 73 military records available for the last name Reihman. For the veterans among your Reihman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reihman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reihman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reihman in 1965 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reihman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reihman 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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