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Reath Family History

Reath Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Scottish Reith or German Rieth.

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


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Where is the Reath family from?

You can see how Reath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Reath families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Reath's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reath families in 1911.
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What did your Reath ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reath. 56% of Reath 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
    56%
  • Work At Home
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reath 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reath. 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 684 military records available for the last name Reath. For the veterans among your Reath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reath in 1964 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reath 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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