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Reesor Family History

Reesor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rieser. Compare Reasor and Reeser.

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


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Where is the Reesor family from?

You can see how Reesor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reesor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reesor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 144 Reesor families living in Ontario. This was about 97% of all the recorded Reesor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reesor families in 1911.
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What did your Reesor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reesor. 43% of Reesor 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
    43%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Rancher
    10%

What Reesor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Reesor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reesor 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Reesor. 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 497 military records available for the last name Reesor. For the veterans among your Reesor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reesor lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reesor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reesor in 1958 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reesor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reesor 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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