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Reas Family History

Reas Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Ries Riess.

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


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Where is the Reas family from?

You can see how Reas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Reas families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Reas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reas families in 1891.
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What did your Reas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reas. 100% of Reas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reas 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Reas. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Reas. For the veterans among your Reas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reas lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Reas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reas in 1949 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reas 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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