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Rera Family History

Rera 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: Reza, Bera, Sera, Riera, Rega, Gera, Pera, Repa, Reda, Zera

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Where is the Rera family from?

You can see how Rera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rera family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Rera families living in Ontario. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rera's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rera. 28% of Rera men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Rera women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rera were Farmer and Finisher.

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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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Driver
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%

What Rera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rera 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Rera. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rera. For the veterans among your Rera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rera lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rera in 1967 was 58, and 44 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rera 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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