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Reamy Family History

Reamy Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Rémy (see Remy) or of one of its altered forms.

English or Irish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Reamy family from?

You can see how Reamy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reamy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reamy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Reamy families living in Derbyshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Reamy's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Reamy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reamy 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 Reamy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reamy. 36% of Reamy men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Reamy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reamy were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reamy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reamy 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Reamy. 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 Reamy. For the veterans among your Reamy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reamy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reamy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Reamy in 1958 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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