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Reyan Family History

Reyan 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: Ryan, Regan, Reyman, Rhyan, Yan, Bean, Dean, Real, Rey, Bryan

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Where is the Reyan family from?

You can see how Reyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Reyan families living in Quebec. This was about 39% of all the recorded Reyan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Reyan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyan 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 Reyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reyan. 18% of Reyan men worked as a Truck Driver and 15% of Reyan women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reyan were New Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyan 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Reyan. 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 177 military records available for the last name Reyan. For the veterans among your Reyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Reyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Reyan in 1965 was 83, and 22 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyan 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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