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Reyd Family History

Reyd 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: Rey, Read, Reid, Heyd, Red, Reed, Redd, Reis, Rye, Ray

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Where is the Reyd family from?

You can see how Reyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyd family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reyd families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there were 3 Reyd families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reyd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reyd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Reyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyd 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Reyd. 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 9 military records available for the last name Reyd. For the veterans among your Reyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyd lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Reyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Reyd in 1969 was 70, and 77 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyd 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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