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Rheaume Family History

Rheaume Surname Meaning

Altered form (Rhéaume) of French Réaume (see Reaume).

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


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Where is the Rheaume family from?

You can see how Rheaume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheaume family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheaume families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 608 Rheaume families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rheaume's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rheaume families in 1911.
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What did your Rheaume ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rheaume. 16% of Rheaume men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Rheaume women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rheaume were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Rheaume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheaume 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rheaume. 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 Rheaume. For the veterans among your Rheaume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheaume lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rheaume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rheaume in 1958 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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