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Reymer Family History

Reymer 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: Remer, Rehmer, Rymer, Rhymer, Reimer, Redmer, Raymer, Reyher, Reamer

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Where is the Reymer family from?

You can see how Reymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reymer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Reymer families living in Norfolk. This was about 23% of all the recorded Reymer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Reymer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reymer 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 Reymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reymer. 100% of Reymer 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Reymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reymer 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Reymer. 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 241 military records available for the last name Reymer. For the veterans among your Reymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reymer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Reymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Reymer in 1966 was 96, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reymer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reymer 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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