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Reyman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Reymann .

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


Similar surnames: Rayman, Weyman, Reiman, Reymann, Seeman, German, Layman, Kelman

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Where is the Reyman family from?

You can see how Reyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reyman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Reyman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Reyman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Reyman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reyman. 100% of Reyman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyman 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 868 immigration records available for the last name Reyman. 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 264 military records available for the last name Reyman. For the veterans among your Reyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Reyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reyman in 1952 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

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