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Reih Family History

Reih Surname 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: Reis, Reil, Reich, Rech, Rein, Reh, Reid, Reith, Reim, Resh

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Where is the Reih family from?

You can see how Reih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reih family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reih families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Reih families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Reih's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reih families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reih surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Reih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reih 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Reih. 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 26 military records available for the last name Reih. For the veterans among your Reih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reih lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reih ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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