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Reyer Family History

Reyer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reier ‘heron’.

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


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Where is the Reyer family from?

You can see how Reyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Reyer families living in Quebec. This was about 48% of all the recorded Reyer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Reyer families in 1911.
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What did your Reyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reyer. 100% of Reyer men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Reyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Reyer. 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 Reyer. For the veterans among your Reyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Reyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reyer in 1947 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyer 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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