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Reist Family History

Reist Surname Meaning

Swiss German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Reist family from?

You can see how Reist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 99 Reist families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Reist's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reist families in 1911.
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What did your Reist ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Reist. 60% of Reist men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Reist women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reist were Student and Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Student
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Reist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Reist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reist 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Reist. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reist. For the veterans among your Reist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reist lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Reist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Reist in 1960 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reist 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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