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Rheim Family History

Rheim 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: Heim, Rhem, Rhein, Reim, Reis, Helm, Shim, Rehm, Keim, Reil

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Where is the Rheim family from?

You can see how Rheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rheim families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rheim. 100% of Rheim men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rheim women worked as a Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Rheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheim 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Rheim. 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 200 military records available for the last name Rheim. For the veterans among your Rheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheim lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Rheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rheim in 1959 was 78, and 97 in 2001.

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