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Reeg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Asbach Westerwald.

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


Similar surnames: Heeg, Rees, Ree, Reek, Reck, Vee, Reder, Reeb, Reker, Reef

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Where is the Reeg family from?

You can see how Reeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Reeg families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Reeg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reeg. 39% of Reeg men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Reeg women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reeg were Clerk and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeg 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Reeg. 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 832 military records available for the last name Reeg. For the veterans among your Reeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reeg in 1959 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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