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Reeping Family History

Reeping 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: Repine, Teeling, Reading, Leeming, Keeling, Geeting, Peeling, Neering

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Where is the Reeping family from?

You can see how Reeping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeping family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Reeping families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reeping's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Reeping families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeping 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 Reeping ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reeping. 100% of Reeping men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Reeping family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Reeping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeping 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Reeping. 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 78 military records available for the last name Reeping. For the veterans among your Reeping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeping lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Reeping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reeping in 1970 was 68, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reeping

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeping 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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