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Reeger Family History

Reeger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Reeg in Rhineland-Palatinate. Probably also an Americanized form of German Rieger.

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


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Where is the Reeger family from?

You can see how Reeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Reeger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Reeger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Reeger families in 1911.
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What did your Reeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reeger. 26% of Reeger men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Reeger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reeger were Accountant and Secretary.

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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
    26%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Accountant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Maid
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeger 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Reeger. 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 324 military records available for the last name Reeger. For the veterans among your Reeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Reeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Reeger in 1962 was 86, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeger 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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