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Reimers Family History

Reimers Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Reimer.

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


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Where is the Reimers family from?

You can see how Reimers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reimers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reimers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Reimers families living in Northumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Reimers's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Reimers families in 1891.
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What did your Reimers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Dealer Own Account and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reimers. 50% of Reimers men worked as a Coal Dealer Own Account and 100% of Reimers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Dealer Own Account
    50%
  • Bricklayer Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Reimers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reimers 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Reimers. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Reimers. For the veterans among your Reimers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reimers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Reimers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reimers in 1949 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reimers 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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