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Reye Family History

Reye 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: Rye, Rey, Ree, Rene, Eye, Rege, Heye, Reyes, Beye, Raye

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Where is the Reye family from?

You can see how Reye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reye family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Reye family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reye's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Reye families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reye. 55% of Reye men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Cashier
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reye 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Reye. 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 262 military records available for the last name Reye. For the veterans among your Reye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reye lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Reye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reye in 1970 was 73, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reye 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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