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Reimen Family History

Reimen 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: Reiten, Reimel, Reisen, Reimer, Reiman, Heiden, Reifer, Eisen, Leiman

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Where is the Reimen family from?

You can see how Reimen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reimen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reimen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Reimen families living in Maryland. This was about 55% of all the recorded Reimen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Reimen families in 1880.
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What did your Reimen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reimen. 34% of Reimen men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Reimen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Reimen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reimen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Reimen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Reimen. For the veterans among your Reimen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reimen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Reimen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reimen in 1973 was 79, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reimen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reimen 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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