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Reesey Family History

Reesey 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: Reese, Keesey, Geesey, Reeser, Seeley, Breese, Ramsey, Reiser, Meese

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Where is the Reesey family from?

You can see how Reesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reesey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reesey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Reesey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reesey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reesey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reesey 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 Reesey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reesey. 60% of Reesey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reesey women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Reesey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Reesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reesey 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Reesey. 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 95 military records available for the last name Reesey. For the veterans among your Reesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reesey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Reesey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reesey in 1950 was 45, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reesey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reesey 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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