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Rheams Family History

Rheams Surname Meaning

Altered form of Reams a surname of German or English origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rheams family from?

You can see how Rheams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheams family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rheams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Rheams families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rheams's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rheams families in 1911.
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What did your Rheams ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Rheams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheams 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Rheams. 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 149 military records available for the last name Rheams. For the veterans among your Rheams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheams lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Rheams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rheams in 1959 was 42, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheams 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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