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Reesy Family History

Reesy 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, Reedy, Reis, Rey, Lees, Hees, Ries, Cressy, Breese

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Where is the Reesy family from?

You can see how Reesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reesy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reesy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Reesy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 72% of all the recorded Reesy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reesy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reesy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Reesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reesy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Reesy. 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 13 military records available for the last name Reesy. For the veterans among your Reesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reesy lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Reesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reesy in 1987 was 93, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reesy 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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