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Reams Family History

Reams Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): of Norman origin a habitational name from Rames in Seine-Maritime (France). This surname is rare in Britain. Compare Rheams . Americanized form of German Riehm .

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


Similar surnames: Beams, Beans, Rans, Yeats, Ramm, Rease, Meads, Pears, Veals, Rees

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Where is the Reams family from?

You can see how Reams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Reams families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reams's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reams families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reams surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reams ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reams. 23% of Reams men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Reams women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reams were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Reams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reams 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Reams. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Reams. For the veterans among your Reams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reams lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Reams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Reams in 1943 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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