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Reamer Family History

Reamer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Riemer.

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


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Where is the Reamer family from?

You can see how Reamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reamer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Reamer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reamer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reamer families in 1891.
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What did your Reamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reamer. 18% of Reamer men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Reamer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reamer were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Saleslady
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Reamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Reamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reamer 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Reamer. 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 Reamer. For the veterans among your Reamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reamer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Reamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reamer in 1950 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reamer 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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