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Rheimer Family History

Rheimer 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: Heimer, Reimer, Theimer, Helmer, Roemer, Reifer, Remer, Reiser, Heier

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Where is the Rheimer family from?

You can see how Rheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rheimer family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rheimer's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Rheimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheimer 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 Rheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rheimer. 100% of Rheimer men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Rheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheimer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rheimer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rheimer. For the veterans among your Rheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheimer lifespan?

Average Rheimer life expectancy in 2004 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheimer 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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