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Reigart Family History

Reigart 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: Reinart, Sweigart, Reinert, Reisert, Elgart, Reckart, Weikart

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Where is the Reigart family from?

You can see how Reigart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reigart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reigart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Reigart families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Reigart's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Reigart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reigart 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 Reigart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reigart. 42% of Reigart men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Reigart women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reigart were Machinist and Nurse.

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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

  • Carpenter
    42%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Reigart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reigart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reigart 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 Reigart. 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 486 military records available for the last name Reigart. For the veterans among your Reigart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reigart lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Reigart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reigart in 1960 was 60, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reigart 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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