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Rheims Family History

Rheims 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: Heims, Reis, Heim, Rhem, Rhein, Heiss, Reiss, Reim, Heis, Herms

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Where is the Rheims family from?

You can see how Rheims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheims family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rheims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rheims families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rheims's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rheims families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheims 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 Rheims ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rheims. 100% of Rheims women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Rheims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheims 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Rheims. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rheims. For the veterans among your Rheims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheims lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Rheims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rheims in 1965 was 68, and 86 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheims 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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