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Reims Family History

Reims 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: Reis, Reiss, Reim, Heims, Reins, Reams, Meis, Ries, Rehm, Rais

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Where is the Reims family from?

You can see how Reims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reims family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reims family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reims's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Reims families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reims 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 Reims ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reims. 46% of Reims men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Reims women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reims were Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Reims family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Reims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reims 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Reims. 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 Reims. For the veterans among your Reims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reims lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Reims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reims in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reims 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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