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Réa Family History

Réa 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: Rua, Rea, Roa, Ra, Ram, Ma, Rye, Hua, Ras, Ray

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Where is the Réa family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Réa 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 Réa ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Réa. 47% of Réa men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Réa women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Réa were Druggist and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Druggist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Réa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Réa 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Réa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Réa. For the veterans among your Réa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Réa lifespan?

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