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Reae Family History

Reae 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: Real, Read, Ree, Rene, Reap, Rege, Reale, Reau, Ream, Rea

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Where is the Reae family from?

You can see how Reae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reae family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Reae families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Reae families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Reae's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Reae families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reae 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 110 census records available for the last name Reae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reae 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Reae. 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 2 military records available for the last name Reae. For the veterans among your Reae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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