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Reeh Family History

Reeh Surname Meaning

North German: nickname from Middle Low German rē ‘roedeer’. Korean: variant of Ri 2 itself a variant of Yi

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


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Where is the Reeh family from?

You can see how Reeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reeh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Reeh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reeh families in 1911.
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What did your Reeh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reeh. 66% of Reeh men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Reeh women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reeh were Operator and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    66%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Servant
    19%

What Reeh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeh 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Reeh. 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 617 military records available for the last name Reeh. For the veterans among your Reeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeh lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reeh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Reeh in 1955 was 54, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeh 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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