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Reem Family History

Reem Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Rimm: ornamental or soldier's name from rim ‘rhyme’ or rim ‘rime’ or from a placename beginning with Rim- such as Rimforsa.

The surname Rimm is very rare in Sweden.

Jewish (American): shortened and altered form of an unidentified Ashkenazic surname.

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


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Where is the Reem family from?

You can see how Reem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Reem families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reem 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 Reem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reem. 24% of Reem men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reem women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reem 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Reem. 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 939 military records available for the last name Reem. For the veterans among your Reem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reem lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Reem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reem in 1951 was 58, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reem 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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