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Reos Family History

Reos 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, Roos, Ros, Reus, Ress, Rios, Leos, Reo, Rees, Rens

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Where is the Reos family from?

You can see how Reos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Reos families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reos's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Reos families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reos 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 Reos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reos. 71% of Reos men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    71%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reos 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Reos. 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 71 military records available for the last name Reos. For the veterans among your Reos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reos lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Reos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reos in 1961 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reos 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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