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Reesh Family History

Reesh 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, Rees, Treesh, Resh, Reeh, Reish, Reis, Rush, Lees, Hees

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Where is the Reesh family from?

You can see how Reesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reesh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reesh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Reesh families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reesh's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Reesh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reesh 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 Reesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reesh. 100% of Reesh 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%

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Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Reesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reesh 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Reesh. 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 46 military records available for the last name Reesh. For the veterans among your Reesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reesh lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Reesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reesh in 1970 was 89, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reesh 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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