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Reaman Family History

Reaman Name 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: Raman, Seaman, Leaman, Redman, Reiman, Rehman, Yeaman, Reyman, Beaman

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Where is the Reaman family from?

You can see how Reaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 56 Reaman families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Reaman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reaman. 39% of Reaman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Agent
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
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What Reaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reaman 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Reaman. 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 306 military records available for the last name Reaman. For the veterans among your Reaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reaman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Reaman in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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