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Reames Family History

Reames Surname Meaning

English: variant of Reams.

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


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Where is the Reames family from?

You can see how Reames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reames family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reames families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Reames families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Reames's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Reames families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reames 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 Reames ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reames. 100% of Reames men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Reames 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Household Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Reames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reames 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Reames. 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 Reames. For the veterans among your Reames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reames lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Reames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reames in 1952 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reames 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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