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Reyss Family History

Reyss 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: Ress, Reiss, Reuss, Reyes, Ross, Reis, Rey, Ness, Russ, Kress

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Where is the Reyss family from?

You can see how Reyss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Reyss families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Reyss's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Reyss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyss 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 Reyss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reyss. 100% of Reyss 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Reyss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyss 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Reyss. 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 45 military records available for the last name Reyss. For the veterans among your Reyss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyss 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reyss

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