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Reyman Family History

Reyman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reymann.

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


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Where is the Reyman family from?

You can see how Reyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reyman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Reyman families living in Alberta. This was about 49% of all the recorded Reyman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Reyman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyman 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 Reyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Draper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reyman. 40% of Reyman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Reyman women worked as a Draper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reyman were Waiter and Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Waiter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Draper
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Reyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyman 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 868 immigration records available for the last name Reyman. 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 264 military records available for the last name Reyman. For the veterans among your Reyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Reyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reyman in 1952 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reyman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyman 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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