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Reoy Family History

Reoy 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: Rey, Roy, Remy, Reny, Reo, Reay, Reis, Ray, Loy, Real

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Where is the Reoy family from?

You can see how Reoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reoy family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Reoy families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Reoy families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reoy's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Reoy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reoy 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 Reoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Acune was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reoy. 100% of Reoy women worked as an Acune.

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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 1921

  • Acune
    100%

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Reoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reoy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Reoy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Reoy. For the veterans among your Reoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reoy

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