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Reet Family History

Reet Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reef, Reek, Reetz, Ree, Leet, Reel, Reep, Neet, Peet, Rees

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Where is the Reet family from?

You can see how Reet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Reet family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Reet's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Reet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reet. 100% of Reet men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Reet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Reet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reet 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Reet. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Reet. For the veterans among your Reet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Reet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reet in 1971 was 49, and 62 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reet 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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