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Reiman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Reimann and of its Czech and Polish variant Rejman . The surname in the form Reiman is also found in Poland. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rayman .

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


Similar surnames: Greiman, Reisman, Heiman, Reitman, Neiman, Freiman, Seeman, Kelman

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Where is the Reiman family from?

You can see how Reiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Reiman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reiman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reiman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reiman. 28% of Reiman men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Reiman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reiman were Mechanic and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Reiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Reiman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Reiman. For the veterans among your Reiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Reiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reiman in 1940 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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