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Reman Family History

Reman 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: Roman, Neman, Raman, Ryman, Deman, Regan, Ruman, Beman, Zeman, Seman

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Where is the Reman family from?

You can see how Reman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Reman families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Reman's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Reman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reman 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 Reman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerkcashiels were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reman. 28% of Reman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Reman women worked as a Clerkcashiels. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reman were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Lawyer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerkcashiels
    43%
  • Inspector
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Reman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reman 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Reman. 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 178 military records available for the last name Reman. For the veterans among your Reman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Reman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reman in 1972 was 82, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reman 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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