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Reits Family History

Reits 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: Reis, Reitz, Reiss, Reith, Reints, Reins, Meis, Ries, Beets, Leite

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Where is the Reits family from?

You can see how Reits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reits family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Reits families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reits's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reits families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reits 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 Reits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reits. 60% of Reits men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reits women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Reits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Reits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reits 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Reits. 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 758 military records available for the last name Reits. For the veterans among your Reits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reits lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Reits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Reits in 1962 was 66, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reits

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reits 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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