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Raimer Family History

Raimer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reimer.

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


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Where is the Raimer family from?

You can see how Raimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Raimer families living in Manitoba. This was about 78% of all the recorded Raimer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Raimer families in 1911.
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What did your Raimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raimer. 32% of Raimer men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Raimer women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raimer were Farm Laborer 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Finisher
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Raimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Raimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raimer 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 Raimer. 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 435 military records available for the last name Raimer. For the veterans among your Raimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Raimer in 1963 was 55, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raimer 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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