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Reit Family History

Reit 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: Reis, Reil, Reidt, Reitz, Heit, Rein, Reid, Veit, Reith, Reim

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Where is the Reit family from?

You can see how Reit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Reit families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Reit's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reit 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 Reit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reit. 19% of Reit men worked as a Lawyer and 31% of Reit women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reit were Salesman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    31%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

What Reit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reit 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Reit. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Reit. For the veterans among your Reit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Reit in 1963 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reit 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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