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Reum Family History

Reum Surname Meaning

German:: perhaps a habitational name from a place so named in Silesia.

from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hruom ‘fame’

or ragin ‘counsel’.

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


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You can see how Reum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Reum families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reum's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Reum families in 1911.
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What did your Reum ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reum. 100% of Reum 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reum 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Reum. 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 744 military records available for the last name Reum. For the veterans among your Reum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reum lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Reum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Reum in 1951 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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