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Reimus Family History

Reimus Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Remus, Reis, Rasmus, Reus, Remis, Remes, Ramus, Reishus, Reiss

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Where is the Reimus family from?

You can see how Reimus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reimus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reimus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Reimus families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Reimus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Reimus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reimus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reimus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reimus. 55% of Reimus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reimus women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Reimus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reimus 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Reimus. 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 88 military records available for the last name Reimus. For the veterans among your Reimus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reimus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reimus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Reimus in 1963 was 82, and 65 in 2004.

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