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Reita Family History

Reita 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: Reitz, Reina, Rita, Reith, Reitan, Resta, Renta, Reta, Reida, Keita

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Where is the Reita family from?

You can see how Reita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reita families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Reita families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reita's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Reita families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reita 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 Reita ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Reita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Reita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reita 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Reita. 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 11 military records available for the last name Reita. For the veterans among your Reita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reita lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Reita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Reita in 1964 was 77, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reita 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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