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Reemts Family History

Reemts 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: Reents, Beets, Remis, Remes, Reetz, Reeves, Remus, Peets, Rees

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Where is the Reemts family from?

You can see how Reemts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reemts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reemts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Reemts families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reemts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reemts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reemts 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 Reemts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reemts. 42% of Reemts men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Reemts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Reemts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reemts 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Reemts. 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 130 military records available for the last name Reemts. For the veterans among your Reemts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reemts lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reemts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reemts in 1965 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reemts 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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