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Reimer Family History

Reimer Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name, a shortened form of Reinmar composed of the elements ragin ‘counsel’ + māri mēri ‘fame’.

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


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Where is the Reimer family from?

You can see how Reimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 217 Reimer families living in Manitoba. This was about 74% of all the recorded Reimer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Reimer families in 1911.
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What did your Reimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Reimer. 66% of Reimer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Reimer women worked as an At Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reimer were Student and Stenographer.

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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
    66%
  • Farmers Son
    9%
  • Labourer
    7%
  • Student
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • At Home
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Reimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Reimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reimer 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Reimer. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Reimer. For the veterans among your Reimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reimer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Reimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reimer in 1945 was 26, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reimer 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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