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Reather Family History

Reather Surname Meaning

see Ryder (2).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Reather family from?

You can see how Reather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reather family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reather families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Reather families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reather's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Reather families in 1891.
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What did your Reather ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reather. 100% of Reather men worked as a Barman and 100% of Reather 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Barman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Reather family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Reather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reather 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Reather. 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 147 military records available for the last name Reather. For the veterans among your Reather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reather lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Reather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reather in 1961 was 45, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reather 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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