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Rearus Family History

Rearus 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: Readus, Reus, Sears, Ramus, Bearup, Mearns, Petrus, Remus, Kearns

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Where is the Rearus family from?

You can see how Rearus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rearus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rearus families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Rearus family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rearus's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Rearus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Rearus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rearus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rearus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Rearus. For the veterans among your Rearus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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