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Reemsnyder Family History

Reemsnyder 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: Reifsnyder, Reisner, Render, Rementer, Reeder, Snyder, Resner

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Where is the Reemsnyder family from?

You can see how Reemsnyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reemsnyder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reemsnyder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Reemsnyder family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Reemsnyder's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Reemsnyder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reemsnyder 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 Reemsnyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reemsnyder. 45% of Reemsnyder men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Reemsnyder women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reemsnyder were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Reemsnyder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Reemsnyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reemsnyder 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Reemsnyder. 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 141 military records available for the last name Reemsnyder. For the veterans among your Reemsnyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reemsnyder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Reemsnyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reemsnyder in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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