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Reager Family History

Reager Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Rieger or Reger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reager family from?

You can see how Reager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reager family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Reager family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Reager's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Reager families in 1911.
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What did your Reager ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reager. 100% of Reager men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reager 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Reager. 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 555 military records available for the last name Reager. For the veterans among your Reager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reager lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Reager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reager in 1960 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reager 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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