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Reiman Family History

Reiman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reimann and of its Czech and Polish variant Rejman.

The surname in the form Reiman is also found in Poland.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rayman.

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


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Where is the Reiman family from?

You can see how Reiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Reiman families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Reiman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reiman families in 1891.
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What did your Reiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reiman. 100% of Reiman 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Reiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Reiman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Reiman. For the veterans among your Reiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Reiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reiman in 1940 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiman 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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