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Reasin Family History

Reasin 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: Reason, Reagin, Masin, Persin, Greason, Yasin, Raskin, Reading, Radin

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Where is the Reasin family from?

You can see how Reasin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reasin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reasin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Reasin families living in Cheshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Reasin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Reasin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reasin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reasin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reasin. 100% of Reasin 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%

What Reasin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Reasin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reasin 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Reasin. 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 100 military records available for the last name Reasin. For the veterans among your Reasin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reasin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Reasin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reasin in 1963 was 70, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reasin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reasin 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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