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Reams Family History

Reams Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): of Norman origin a habitational name from Rames in Seine-Maritime (France). This surname is rare in Britain.

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Americanized form of German Riehm.

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


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Where is the Reams family from?

You can see how Reams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Reams families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Reams's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Reams families in 1891.
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What did your Reams 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 Reams. 100% of Reams men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Reams 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
    86%
  • Household Duties
    15%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Reams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reams 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Reams. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Reams. For the veterans among your Reams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reams lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Reams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Reams in 1943 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reams 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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