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Riemer Family History

Riemer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a maker of leather reins and similar articles.

Middle High German riemære, German Riemer, Yiddish rimer.

Compare Riemenschneider.

Altered form of German Reimer.

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


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Where is the Riemer family from?

You can see how Riemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Riemer families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Riemer's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Riemer families in 1911.
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What did your Riemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Riemer. 55% of Riemer 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
    55%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Farmers Son
    19%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Riemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riemer 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Riemer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Riemer. For the veterans among your Riemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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