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Reeps Family History

Reeps 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: Reep, Rees, Reeds, Reels, Reeks, Reis, Lees, Hees, Ries, Beets

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Where is the Reeps family from?

You can see how Reeps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeps family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reeps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reeps family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeps's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reeps families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeps 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 Reeps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reeps. 100% of Reeps men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reeps women worked as a Spinner.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Reeps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Reeps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeps 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Reeps. 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 427 military records available for the last name Reeps. For the veterans among your Reeps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeps lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Reeps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reeps in 1961 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reeps

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeps 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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