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Reimes Family History

Reimes 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: Remes, Reimel, Reimer, Reames, Reines, Reimers, Heimes, Rimes, Reis

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Where is the Reimes family from?

You can see how Reimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reimes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reimes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Reimes families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Reimes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reimes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reimes 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 Reimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reimes. 54% of Reimes 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
    54%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%

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Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Reimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reimes 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Reimes. 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 99 military records available for the last name Reimes. For the veterans among your Reimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reimes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Reimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reimes in 1958 was 36, and 67 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reimes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reimes 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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