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Reems Family History

Reems Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rees, Reeds, Reem, Teems, Weems, Deems, Reams, Reels, Reeks, Reis

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Where is the Reems family from?

You can see how Reems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reems family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reems families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Reems families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Reems's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Reems families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reems 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 Reems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reems. 57% of Reems men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Reems women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reems were Clerk and Laborer.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reems 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Reems. 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 367 military records available for the last name Reems. For the veterans among your Reems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reems lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reems in 1956 was 40, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reems 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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