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Reza Name Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of the three places in Ourense province, Galicia named Reza. Portuguese: from a derivative of rezar ‘to pray’. Muslim (chiefly Iranian): from the Persian personal name Reza, from Arabic ri?da’ ‘contentment’, ‘satisfaction’. Ri?da’ ?Ali ibn Musa (765–817) was the eighth imam of the Shiites. Reza Shah Pahlavi was the first Shah of the Pahlavi dynasty (1925–79) in Iran. Reza is used to form names in combination with other words, e.g. Reza ul-Karim (Ri?da’ al-Karim) ‘satisfaction of The Most Generous’, i.e. Allah.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rada, Roza, Reda, Seda, Cea, Rega, Reha, Reta, Tena, Rehm

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Reza Family Origin

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You can see how Reza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reza families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Reza families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Reza's in the USA. Texas had the highest population of Reza families in 1880.
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Reza Family Occupations

What did your Reza ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the CA named Reza.

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Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Nurse
    100%

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Reza Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reza. 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 Card

There are 539 military records available for the last name Reza. For the veterans among your Reza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Reza Life Expectancy

What is the average Reza lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Reza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reza in 1948 was 38, and 54 in 2004.

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