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Reeth Family History

Reeth 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: Reetz, Reith, Rieth, Roeth, Reeh, Rueth, Reath, Reth, Keeth, Leeth

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Where is the Reeth family from?

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

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reeth. 50% of Reeth women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Reeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Reeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeth 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Reeth. 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 144 military records available for the last name Reeth. For the veterans among your Reeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Reeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reeth in 1968 was 75, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeth 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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