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Reyher Family History

Reyher Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Reiher.

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


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Where is the Reyher family from?

You can see how Reyher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reyher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Reyher families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Reyher's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Reyher families in 1911.
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What did your Reyher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reyher. 27% of Reyher men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%

What Reyher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reyher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyher 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Reyher. 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 Reyher. For the veterans among your Reyher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyher lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Reyher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Reyher in 1946 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reyher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyher 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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